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.

3/22/2025, 8:18 AM
Congress
119

Number
HRES - 232

Introduced on
2025-03-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Jodey C. Arrington

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill 119 HRES 232 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress 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. The resolution highlights concerns about the growing influence of China in Panama, particularly in the management of strategic ports. The resolution argues that allowing Chinese officials and interests to operate in Panama poses a threat to US national security interests. It calls on the Panamanian government to take action to remove Chinese influence from key ports in the country. The resolution has sparked debate among lawmakers about the appropriate response to China's increasing presence in the region.

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.