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.

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.