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Great Lakes Protection: Opposing Permanent Nuclear Waste Storage in the Basin.

The U.S. Senate urges the President and the Secretary of State to take diplomatic action to ensure Canada does not build a permanent nuclear waste repository in the Great Lakes Basin. This resolution aims to protect the drinking water source for over 40 million citizens and prevent severe, long-lasting environmental and economic damage from potential toxic spills. U.S. officials must seek a safe alternative solution outside this sensitive region.
Key points
U.S. officials must work with Canada to prevent the construction of a nuclear waste site near Lake Huron, protecting shared water resources.
The safety of drinking water for 40 million people is at risk from potential leaks of highly toxic waste that remains dangerous for tens of thousands of years.
It calls for finding a safe and responsible long-term storage solution outside the Great Lakes Basin to avoid negative health and economic impacts.
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Print number: 118_SRES_117
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Process start date: 2023-03-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_117.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • U.S. officials must work with Canada to prevent the construction of a nuclear waste site near Lake Huron, protecting shared water resources.
  • The safety of drinking water for 40 million people is at risk from potential leaks of highly toxic waste that remains dangerous for tens of thousands of years.
  • It calls for finding a safe and responsible long-term storage solution outside the Great Lakes Basin to avoid negative health and economic impacts.
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 Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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