US·Resolution·116th Congress
SRES 470
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 Lake Basin.
Introduced 2020-01-15Last action 2020-01-15 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S248)Committee Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Sponsor
Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]D
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Died in committee
The 116th Congress ended on 2021-01-03. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
✓
Introduced
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In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Action History
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S248)
2020-01-15 · Senate
Introduced in Senate
2020-01-15 · Library of Congress
Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Canada should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin and that the President and the Department of State should work with Canada to (1) prevent the construction of such a repository, and (2) craft a solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste that is safe, responsible, and does not threaten the Great Lakes.
Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/sres/470