[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E176]
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                   GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 12, 2020

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate House passage 
of H. R. 4031, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019, 
which will support the health of America's Third Coast. The Great Lakes 
provide drinking water to more than 30 million people, support more 
than 300,000 jobs, and are home to more than 3,500 plant and animal 
species. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is a multi-agency 
program that addresses threats to this ecosystem, such as algal blooms 
and invasive species. More than 4,700 projects have already been 
completed under GLRI, leading to healthier fisheries, clean drinking 
water, and stronger wildlife habitats.
  I was proud to cosponsor this bill to reauthorize GLRI with increased 
funding. I thank my colleagues for passing this bill last week and I 
urge swift passage in the Senate.

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