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- H.CON.RES.170
H.CON.RES.170: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should seek to negotiate a new base rights agreement with the Government of Panama to permit the United States Armed Forces to remain in Panama beyond December 31, 1999, and to permit the United States to act independently to continue to protect the Panama Canal and to guarantee its regular operation.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 9, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 28, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Calls upon the President, in consultation with the Congress, to negotiate a new base rights agreement with the Government of Panama to: (1) allow the permanent stationing of U.S. military forces in Panama beyond December 31, 1999; and (2) ensure that the United States will be able to act independently after such date to maintain the security of the Panama Canal and to guarantee its regular operation.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
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| Oct. 9, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Philip M. Crane (R-Ill.) |