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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: January 4, 1995 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 17, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Jan 4, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jan 4, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E21-22)
Jan 4, 1995
Introduced in House
 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.

What's happening now January 17, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

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