A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.

12/29/2022, 9:33 PM

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Canada should not allow construction of a nuclear waste repository within the Great Lakes Basin. It also states that the President and the Department of State should work with Canada to prevent such construction and craft a long-term solution for nuclear waste storage that does not threaten the Great Lakes.

Bill 117 sres 514 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that expresses the Senate's opinion that the President and the Secretary of State should take steps to prevent the Government of Canada from permanently storing nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the Great Lakes, which provide drinking water to millions of people in the United States and Canada.

The resolution emphasizes the potential risks associated with storing nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin, including the threat of contamination to the water supply and the environment. It calls on the President and the Secretary of State to work with the Government of Canada to find alternative solutions for the disposal of nuclear waste that do not pose a risk to the Great Lakes.

Overall, Bill 117 sres 514 aims to raise awareness about the potential dangers of storing nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin and to encourage diplomatic efforts to find safer alternatives. It reflects the Senate's concern for the protection of the environment and the health and safety of the people who rely on the Great Lakes for their water supply.
Congress
117

Number
SRES - 514

Introduced on
2022-02-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/15/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Canada should not allow construction of a nuclear waste repository within the Great Lakes Basin. It also states that the President and the Department of State should work with Canada to prevent such construction and craft a long-term solution for nuclear waste storage that does not threaten the Great Lakes.

Bill 117 sres 514 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that expresses the Senate's opinion that the President and the Secretary of State should take steps to prevent the Government of Canada from permanently storing nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the Great Lakes, which provide drinking water to millions of people in the United States and Canada.

The resolution emphasizes the potential risks associated with storing nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin, including the threat of contamination to the water supply and the environment. It calls on the President and the Secretary of State to work with the Government of Canada to find alternative solutions for the disposal of nuclear waste that do not pose a risk to the Great Lakes.

Overall, Bill 117 sres 514 aims to raise awareness about the potential dangers of storing nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin and to encourage diplomatic efforts to find safer alternatives. It reflects the Senate's concern for the protection of the environment and the health and safety of the people who rely on the Great Lakes for their water supply.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary3/1/2022

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Canada should not allow construction of a nuclear waste repository within the Great Lakes Basin. It also states that the President and the Department of State should work with Canada to preve...


Latest Action2/15/2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.