Expressing support for the designation of March 6, 2025, as "Great Lakes Day".
United States119th CongressHRES-194House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 5, 2025
Summary
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' strong support for designating March 6, 2025, as "Great Lakes Day." It formally recognizes the profound contributions of the Great Lakes to the way of life for people in the United States, highlighting their critical role in the economy, environment, and as the largest surface freshwater system on Earth, providing drinking water for millions. The resolution commits to ensuring the preservation and protection of the Great Lakes, referencing ongoing efforts such as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative . Furthermore, it calls upon all Americans and all levels of government to take additional actions and accelerate existing efforts to safeguard Lake St. Clair, specifically acknowledging its importance as a vital natural resource.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
House of Representatives
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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