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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.
12/31/2022, 5:36 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 647
Bill 117 H.Res. 647, titled "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," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting the Great Lakes Basin, a vital natural resource shared by the United States and Canada, from the potential risks associated with the permanent storage of nuclear waste. It calls on the President and the Secretary of State to take action to prevent the Government of Canada from storing nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.
The resolution highlights the potential environmental and health hazards that could arise from the permanent storage of nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin, including contamination of the water supply and harm to aquatic ecosystems. It stresses the need for cooperation between the United States and Canada to address this issue and protect the shared resource of the Great Lakes. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 647 underscores the importance of safeguarding the Great Lakes Basin from the long-term impacts of nuclear waste storage and urges diplomatic efforts to ensure that the Government of Canada does not proceed with such plans.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting the Great Lakes Basin, a vital natural resource shared by the United States and Canada, from the potential risks associated with the permanent storage of nuclear waste. It calls on the President and the Secretary of State to take action to prevent the Government of Canada from storing nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.
The resolution highlights the potential environmental and health hazards that could arise from the permanent storage of nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin, including contamination of the water supply and harm to aquatic ecosystems. It stresses the need for cooperation between the United States and Canada to address this issue and protect the shared resource of the Great Lakes. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 647 underscores the importance of safeguarding the Great Lakes Basin from the long-term impacts of nuclear waste storage and urges diplomatic efforts to ensure that the Government of Canada does not proceed with such plans.
Congressional Summary of HRES 647
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.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 647
Bill HRES 647 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2021. Bill HRES 647 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 17, 2021. Bill HRES 647's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of September 17, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 647
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
70Democrat Cosponsors
46Republican Cosponsors
24Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 647
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 647
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.
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.
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