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HCONRES 17 103th Congress House

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…

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Official title: 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.

Introduced: April 20, 1994 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Armed forces abroadCongress and foreign policyCongressional oversightInteroceanic canals
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This resolution expired with the 103rd Congress
It was not agreed to before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Jun 10, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1192)
Feb 11, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Feb 11, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
Jan 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 21, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 10, 1994

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1192)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) negotiate a new base rights agreement with the Government of Panama to allow the permanent stationing of U.S. military forces in Panama beyond 1999 and to ensure that the United States will be able to act independently to maintain the security and operation of the Panama Canal; and (2) consult with the Congress throughout such negotiations.

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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Apr 20, 1994
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 17: 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.. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HCONRES-17/
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"H. Con. Res. 17: 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.." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HCONRES-17/.
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H. Con. Res. 17, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HCONRES-17/.
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[H. Con. Res. 17: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HCONRES-17/)
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