Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 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.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Canada should not allow construction of a nuclear waste repository within the Great Lakes Basin and 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 118 HRES 243 is a resolution introduced in the US House of Representatives that expresses the sense of the House that the President and the Secretary of State should take action 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 and environmental concerns associated with storing nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. It calls on the President and the Secretary of State to engage with the Government of Canada to find alternative solutions for the disposal of nuclear waste that do not pose a threat to the Great Lakes.

The resolution does not propose any specific actions or policies, but rather urges diplomatic efforts to address the issue. It underscores the need for cooperation between the United States and Canada to protect the shared resource of the Great Lakes and ensure the safety and well-being of the communities that rely on them. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 243 is a non-partisan call to action for the US government to work with Canada to prevent the permanent storage of nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 243

Introduced on
2023-03-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/22/2023

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 House of Representatives that Canada should not allow construction of a nuclear waste repository within the Great Lakes Basin and 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 118 HRES 243 is a resolution introduced in the US House of Representatives that expresses the sense of the House that the President and the Secretary of State should take action 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 and environmental concerns associated with storing nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. It calls on the President and the Secretary of State to engage with the Government of Canada to find alternative solutions for the disposal of nuclear waste that do not pose a threat to the Great Lakes.

The resolution does not propose any specific actions or policies, but rather urges diplomatic efforts to address the issue. It underscores the need for cooperation between the United States and Canada to protect the shared resource of the Great Lakes and ensure the safety and well-being of the communities that rely on them. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 243 is a non-partisan call to action for the US government to work with Canada to prevent the permanent storage of nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives 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 Summary4/14/2023

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


Latest Action3/22/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.