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H.J.Res. 77 (106th)

Notifying the Government of Panama of the nullity of the Carter-Torrijos treaties and recognizing the validity of the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty with respect to control of the Panama Canal Zone.

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Introduced

9 November 1999

Last action

9 November 1999 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1], Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2], Pete Sessions, Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-20], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Rogan, James E. [R-CA-27], Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-8], Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], JOHN DUNCAN, Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], DON YOUNG, Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-9], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4], Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19], Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45], Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Cook, Merrill [R-UT-2], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK]

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Summary

Declares that: (1) notice is given to the Government of Panama of the decree of nullity of the 1977 Carter-Torrijos treaties; and (2) the United States recognizes the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty of 1903 has never been voided and remains legally binding.

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Timeline

  1. 9 November 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 November 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 November 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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