119th Congress
S.Res. 31
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- Eric Schmitt(R-MO)
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2025
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (5)
Original cosponsors (5)
- Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL)
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
- Pete Ricketts (R-NE)
- Roger Marshall (R-KS)
- Tom Cotton (R-AR)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” 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
- Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S338-339) - Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate