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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jan 23, 2025
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S.Res. 31In CommitteeInternational Affairs

A resolution calling on the Government of Panama to expel officials and interests of the People's Republic of China and terminate Chinese management of key Panamanian ports.

Sponsor: Sen. Schmitt, Eric (R-MO)5 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 23, 2025
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In plain English

This resolution calls on Panama's government to remove Chinese officials and entities from key Panamanian ports, particularly Balboa and Cristobal, and end Chinese management of strategic infrastructure. It urges Panama to reaffirm its commitment to permanent neutrality of the Panama Canal under the 1977 Neutrality Treaty. The resolution also directs the U.S. government to use provisions of the Neutrality Treaty to address threats to the canal's neutrality and establish a U.S.-Panama task force to oversee canal security and operations. Sponsor: Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO).

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Jan 23
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S338-339)
Jan 23
Jan 23, 2025
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