Senate Passes Peters and Slotkin Legislation to Extend Federal Funding and Protections for the Great Lakes

This press release from Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) was published on 2026-10-06 and titled "Senate Passes Peters and Slotkin Legislation to Extend Federal Funding and Protections for the Great Lakes".

Senate Passes Peters and Slotkin Legislation to Extend Federal Funding and Protections for the Great Lakes

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Senate unanimously passed legislation championed by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) to protect the Great Lakes and vital waterways across Michigan. The legislation would extend the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), authorizing $475 million in annual funding for the program through 2030. The GLRI combines federal and [ ] The post Senate Passes Peters and Slotkin Legislation to Extend Federal Funding and Protections for the Great Lakes appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin .