119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 283 — Panama Canal Repurchase Act of 2025

“To authorize the President to enter into negotiations for the reacquisition of the Panama Canal from the Republic of Panama.”

International affairs

Introduced Jan 9, 2025

Last action Jan 9, 2025

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jan 9, 2025

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Referred

Jan 9, 2025

Foreign Affairs

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill authorizes the President to negotiate with the appropriate Panamanian government officials to reacquire the Panama Canal. The President must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of enactment detailing the progress of such negotiations, potential challenges, and anticipated outcomes.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jan 9, 2025

Introduced in House

Jan 9, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.