The bill is a memorial from the Washington State Legislature urging the passage of S.182, known as the Northwest Energy Security Act. This act aims to ensure the continued operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System, which includes the lower Snake River dams, in a manner consistent with a 2020 Record of Decision that supports fish populations without breaching the dams. The memorial highlights the critical roles these dams play in providing hydropower, irrigation, navigation, and recreational opportunities, as well as their importance to the state's agricultural sector and overall economy.

The memorial emphasizes that breaching the lower Snake River dams would have detrimental effects on hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and transportation, shifting commodity transport from barges to less efficient rail and trucking options. It also notes that the Northwest Energy Security Act prohibits any modifications or actions that would restrict electrical generation or navigation on the Snake River unless authorized by a later federal statute. The Washington State Legislature expresses its strong support for the dams and their benefits, urging Congress to approve the Northwest Energy Security Act.