Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
What this bill does
This bill, the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026, would officially designate the Great Lakes Commission as a "Regional Great Lakes Partnership." This designation would be made by amending existing law, specifically the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The Great Lakes Commission is an existing body established by the Great Lakes Basin Compact and includes representatives from eight states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
The bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The committee has ordered the bill to be reported with an amendment. If passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then signed by the President, the designation would become law.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 4573 do?
- This bill, the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026, would officially designate the Great Lakes Commission as a "Regional Great Lakes Partnership." This designation would be made by amending existing law, specifically the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The Great Lakes Commission is an existing body established by the Great Lakes Basin Compact and includes representatives from eight states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The committee has ordered the bill to be reported with an amendment. If passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then signed by the President, the designation would become law.
- Has S. 4573 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4573. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4573?
- S. 4573 was sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4573?
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (16 Sep 2026).
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