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Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2880| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Jon Husted (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, tasked with implementing the **mass marking of hatchery-produced fish** across the Great Lakes basin. The program's primary goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of hatchery operations and various fisheries management actions, thereby supporting the overall health of Great Lakes fisheries, and the Director is authorized to acquire necessary equipment, fish tags, and personnel for tagging and data recovery operations. A crucial aspect of the program is **required collaboration** with Federal, State, and Tribal fish management agencies, as well as other relevant bodies. The data collected will be made available to these partners to enhance understanding of management outcomes, meet restoration objectives, support the economic viability of Tribal, recreational, and commercial fisheries, and evaluate habitat restoration efforts. Ultimately, this initiative seeks to provide a science-based foundation for informed decision-making regarding fish stocking rates, species rehabilitation, and habitat restoration in the Great Lakes. The bill authorizes an appropriation of **$5,000,000 annually** for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these efforts.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3484
Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1917
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3484
    Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1917
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Related Bills

  • HR 119-1917: Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025

Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2880| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
This bill establishes the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, tasked with implementing the **mass marking of hatchery-produced fish** across the Great Lakes basin. The program's primary goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of hatchery operations and various fisheries management actions, thereby supporting the overall health of Great Lakes fisheries, and the Director is authorized to acquire necessary equipment, fish tags, and personnel for tagging and data recovery operations. A crucial aspect of the program is **required collaboration** with Federal, State, and Tribal fish management agencies, as well as other relevant bodies. The data collected will be made available to these partners to enhance understanding of management outcomes, meet restoration objectives, support the economic viability of Tribal, recreational, and commercial fisheries, and evaluate habitat restoration efforts. Ultimately, this initiative seeks to provide a science-based foundation for informed decision-making regarding fish stocking rates, species rehabilitation, and habitat restoration in the Great Lakes. The bill authorizes an appropriation of **$5,000,000 annually** for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these efforts.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3484
Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1917
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3484
    Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1917
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Jon Husted (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1917: Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted