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H.Con.Res. 281 (100th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should withdraw from the 1977 Panama Canal Treaties.

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Introduced

14 April 1988

Last action

25 April 1988 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Smith, Denny [R-OR-5], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Huckaby, Thomas J. (Jerry) [D-LA-5], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Davis, Jack [R-IL-4], Rep. Boulter, Beau [R-TX-13], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8], Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2], Rep. Leath, Marvin [D-TX-11], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Holloway, Clyde [R-LA-8], Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4], Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH]

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Summary

Calls upon the President to initiate negotiations with the Republic of Panama to nullify the 1977 Panama Canal Treaties and produce a new treaty which would: (1) maintain U.S. control and operation of the canal operating area; and (2) permanently extend U.S. military base rights in Panama. Expresses the intention of the Congress to withhold funding for the Panama Canal Commission or take other appropriate action if the President does not enter into such negotiations within 90 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 14 April 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 April 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 April 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 April 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Panama Canal and Outer Continental Shelf.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 April 1988

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD, State, Treasury, Panama Canal Comm.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 April 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.

    Source: Committee

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