119th Congress
H.Res. 232
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- Jodey C. Arrington(R-TX)
- Introduced
- Mar 21, 2025
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Committees
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Tim Burchett (R-TN)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
This resolution expresses concern about the presence and influence of China in Panamanian ports and infrastructure, particularly in facilities with strategic significance such as the ports of Balboa and Cristobal.
The resolution calls on the Panamanian government to reaffirm its commitment to the permanent neutrality of the Panama Canal as defined by the Neutrality Treaty (i.e., the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal, signed in 1977) and terminate agreements allowing Chinese state-owned enterprises or private entities based in China to manage such strategic infrastructure. The resolution also urges the U.S. government to (1) leverage provisions of the Neutrality Treaty to address threats to the neutrality of the Panama Canal, and (2) develop a U.S.-Panama task force to oversee canal security and operations.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 21, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. - Mar 21, 2025
Submitted in House