Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 15, 2020International Affairs
S.Res. 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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 15, 2020)
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.
What just happenedJan 15, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S248)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJan 15, 2020
- Jan 15, 2020IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S248)
Foreign Relations Committee - Jan 15, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate