Great Lakes Authority Act of 2022

Great Lakes Authority Act of 2022

This bill establishes the Great Lakes Authority to

• promote economic development and job creation;
• restore and protect fresh water;
• foster innovation to strengthen and expand manufacturing;
• promote cleaner and more sustainable power production;
• establish and administer funding mechanisms to finance clean energy, green infrastructure, water infrastructure, wastewater infrastructure, and broadband infrastructure projects in the region;
• create a regional development plan;
• promote affordable access to energy and broadband services in the region;
• provide technical assistance to entities receiving financial assistance from the authority; and
• select a location for the National Energy Recycling and Conservation Laboratory established by this bill.

The authority must be composed of (1) a chairperson appointed by the President; and (2) one member from each of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.