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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.
12/15/2023, 4:04 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 117
Bill 118 S.Res. 117 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 ecosystem. 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.
The resolution does not propose any specific actions or policies, but rather serves as a statement of the Senate's position on the issue. It is intended to raise awareness and encourage diplomatic efforts to address the potential threat of nuclear waste storage in the Great Lakes Basin. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 117 reflects the Senate's concern for the protection of the Great Lakes and the importance of ensuring the long-term health and safety of the water supply for communities in the region.
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 ecosystem. 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.
The resolution does not propose any specific actions or policies, but rather serves as a statement of the Senate's position on the issue. It is intended to raise awareness and encourage diplomatic efforts to address the potential threat of nuclear waste storage in the Great Lakes Basin. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 117 reflects the Senate's concern for the protection of the Great Lakes and the importance of ensuring the long-term health and safety of the water supply for communities in the region.
Congressional Summary of SRES 117
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.
Current Status of Bill SRES 117
Bill SRES 117 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2023. Bill SRES 117 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 22, 2023. Bill SRES 117's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S911-912) as of March 22, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 117
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 117
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 117
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