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HRES 232 · in committee · symbolic

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.

What this bill does

  • This resolution calls on Panama to remove Chinese officials and entities from managing strategic ports including Balboa and Cristobol.
  • It affects U.S.-Panama relations and parties operating in the Panama Canal zone.
  • The resolution urges the U.S. to use existing treaty provisions and create a task force for canal security oversight.

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  1. 01

    What evidence supports the claim that Chinese management of Panamanian ports poses a security threat to U.S. interests or canal operations?

  2. 02

    How might pressuring Panama to expel Chinese entities affect U.S.-Panama relations and the operation of the Panama Canal itself?

  3. 03

    What specific actions would the proposed task force take, and how would this differ from current U.S. oversight of the canal?

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Jodey C. Arrington

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-03-21 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  2. 2025-03-21 · IntroReferral

    Submitted in House

  3. 2025-03-21 · IntroReferral

    Submitted in House

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