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.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 31
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-01-23: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S338-339)
- Last Updated
- 2025-12-05T22:03:58Z
Official Summary
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (5)
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR], Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS], Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Recent Actions
- 2025-01-23: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S338-339)
- 2025-01-23: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- 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. — issued 2025-01-23 — PDF (7 pages)