Contact Congress about S. 528: GLRI Act of 2025

The bill would extend federal support for Great Lakes cleanup and protection work. It would authorize $500 million each year from 2027 through 2031 for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

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GLRI Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.

Latest action on S. 528: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and groups around the Great Lakes who use GLRI grants for cleanup and restoration work. That includes communities, tribes, local governments, state agencies, and local organizations. It could also affect people and businesses tied to clean water, fishing, shipping, tourism, and outdoor recreation in the region.

Why this matters: The Great Lakes support drinking water, jobs, wildlife, shipping, fishing, and recreation for many states. This bill would keep a major federal funding stream available for cleanup and repair work in that region. It could help long-term projects stay on track because the bill covers five budget years. The exact results would depend on which projects the Environmental Protection Agency and its partners fund and how well those projects work.

Key provisions in S. 528

• Keeps the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative authorized under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. That law covers major federal water pollution programs.
• Authorizes $500 million for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031.
• Changes the part of federal law that sets funding levels for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. That section is listed as 33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(7)(J)(i).
• Keeps the current Great Lakes Restoration Initiative setup. It does not replace the program or redesign it.
• The program supports work to restore and protect the Great Lakes basin. The Environmental Protection Agency and partner agencies handle much of that work.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 528

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about S. 528

What is S. 528?

The bill would extend federal support for Great Lakes cleanup and protection work. It would authorize $500 million each year from 2027 through 2031 for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

How do I support or oppose S. 528?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 528?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 528 before I act?

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