S.4573

Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026

Introduced·5/19/26

Federal SB4573 designates the Great Lakes Commission as a Regional Great Lakes Partnership.

Federal SB4573 amends the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 to designate the Great Lakes Commission as a Regional Great Lakes Partnership. The Great Lakes Commission, established under the Great Lakes Basin Compact, includes the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. This designation aims to enhance regional collaboration and management of the Great Lakes.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
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Sponsors

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History

May 19

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.