Creates detailed maps of the Great Lakes lakebeds for public use.
This bill would create detailed, high-resolution maps of the Great Lakes lakebeds. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) would lead this effort, making the maps and data available to the public by 2030. This would give boaters, scientists, and people in Great Lakes states new information that isn't currently available.
Right now, there isn't a government requirement to create detailed, high-resolution maps of the entire Great Lakes lakebeds. This bill would change that by requiring NOAA to complete a full, high-resolution mapping project by December 31, 2030, making all the maps and data publicly available. It also sets aside $50 million each year for five years to pay for this work.
HR 2731 · 119th Congress · April 8, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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