arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Call for Panama to Expel Chinese Influence from Key Ports

This resolution urges the Government of Panama to expel Chinese officials and entities managing key ports like Balboa and Cristobal. The aim is to protect the neutrality of the Panama Canal and trade security, which indirectly impacts the stability of global supply chains and the prices of goods reaching citizens.
Key points
Calls on Panama to terminate agreements with Chinese entities managing strategic infrastructure, including ports.
Urges the expulsion of Chinese officials from Panamanian ports and other critical infrastructure projects.
Encourages the U.S. government to support Panama in regaining control over its infrastructure and reducing reliance on China.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
Status: Introduced
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_232
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Process start date: 2025-03-21
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure — full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source—always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_232.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Calls on Panama to terminate agreements with Chinese entities managing strategic infrastructure, including ports.
  • Urges the expulsion of Chinese officials from Panamanian ports and other critical infrastructure projects.
  • Encourages the U.S. government to support Panama in regaining control over its infrastructure and reducing reliance on China.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Economy Transport