Washington, Oct. 14 -- Representative Hillary Scholten issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Tim Walberg (R-MI-05), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), David Joyce (R-OH-14), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) and Tom Barrett (R-MI-07) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act. The bipartisan, bicameral bill would expand access to federal support for the Great Lakes region, including for conservation research and programs. "As the largest freshwater system in the world, the Great Lakes are one of Michigan's greatest assets," said Congresswoman Scholten. "I'm proud to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in supporting the Re...