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Protecting Great Lakes from Nuclear Waste Storage

The U.S. House of Representatives is urging the President and Secretary of State to work with Canada to prevent the permanent storage of nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. This action aims to protect this vital source of drinking water and the environment, which millions of people rely on.
Key points
The U.S. House of Representatives is stating its position on Canadian nuclear waste storage plans.
It calls on U.S. officials to take diplomatic action to prevent waste storage in the Great Lakes area.
It calls for jointly finding a safe, long-term nuclear waste storage solution outside the Great Lakes Basin.
It highlights the importance of the Great Lakes as a source of drinking water and their vulnerability to contamination.
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Print number: 117_HRES_647
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]
Process start date: 2021-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_647.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. House of Representatives is stating its position on Canadian nuclear waste storage plans.
  • It calls on U.S. officials to take diplomatic action to prevent waste storage in the Great Lakes area.
  • It calls for jointly finding a safe, long-term nuclear waste storage solution outside the Great Lakes Basin.
  • It highlights the importance of the Great Lakes as a source of drinking water and their vulnerability to contamination.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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Environment