New Legislation Funds the GLRI

Today, new legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives that will fully fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for the rest of the fiscal year. The provision is part of legislation that will fund operations of the federal government through the end of September 30, 2018. In total, the GLRI will be funded for $300 million.

Congressman John Moolenaar serves on the House Appropriations Committee and he successfully worked to make sure this critical priority for Michigan is included in the new legislation. He made the following statement on today's bill:

"Through my work on the Appropriations Committee, I have been working hard to make sure today's legislation benefits the priorities of Michigan residents. Today's bipartisan agreement delivers for our state with vital funding to protect the Great Lakes so they can be enjoyed for generations to come."