Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10639, has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Tim Walberg. Its stated purpose is to designate the Great Lakes Commission as a "Regional Great Lakes Partnership." The bill also includes provisions "for other purposes," but these are not specified in the information provided.
The full text of H.R. 10639 has not yet been published, so the specific details of its proposed changes and who would be affected are unknown. However, based on its title, it would likely impact the operations and recognition of the Great Lakes Commission.
As of its introduction on September 28, 2026, the bill is at the very beginning of the legislative process. It will need to go through various committees for review and potential amendments before it could be considered for a vote by the full House of Representatives. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for a similar process.
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Timeline
28 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10639 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10639, has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Tim Walberg. Its stated purpose is to designate the Great Lakes Commission as a "Regional Great Lakes Partnership." The bill also includes provisions "for other purposes," but these are not specified in the information provided. The full text of H.R. 10639 has not yet been published, so the specific details of its proposed changes and who would be affected are unknown. However, based on its title, it would likely impact the operations and recognition of the Great Lakes Commission. As of its introduction on September 28, 2026, the bill is at the very beginning of the legislative process. It will need to go through various committees for review and potential amendments before it could be considered for a vote by the full House of Representatives. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for a similar process.
- Has H.R. 10639 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10639. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10639?
- H.R. 10639 was sponsored by Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10639?
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (28 Sep 2026).
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