H.R.1344: To amend the Panama Canal Act of 1979, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced April 16, 1997
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 6, 1997

Bill Summary

Amends the Panama Canal Act of 1979 to consent to the Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission accepting an appointment by the Government of Panama to the position of Administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, for which congressional consent is required under the Constitution. Requires as a term of such consent that such Administrator serve without compensation (except for travel and entertainment expenses). Exempts such Administrator...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
See H.R.1119.
April 16, 1997

Introduced in the House by Herbert H. Bateman (R-Va.)

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