House Resolution No. urges Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to resume construction of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP) to prevent the spread of invasive Asian carp into the Great Lakes. Asian carp, introduced in the 1970s, have become a significant threat to local ecosystems and the $7 billion fishing industry in the Great Lakes region due to their rapid reproduction and aggressive feeding habits. The BRIP, a collaborative effort between Illinois, Michigan, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, aims to block the upstream movement of these invasive species, with Michigan already contributing over $73 million to the project.

The resolution highlights the urgency of the situation, noting that bighead and silver carp have been detected within 47 miles of Lake Michigan. It also references a recent postponement of the project's first phase by Governor Pritzker, citing concerns over federal funding. The resolution expresses support for the continuation of the BRIP, echoing President Trump's commitment to protecting Lake Michigan from the threat posed by Asian carp, and calls for the transmission of this resolution to relevant state and federal officials.