S.Res. 31 — A resolution 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.

This section expresses the sense of the Senate regarding Chinese influence in Panamanian ports and infrastructure, particularly Balboa and Cristobal, by (1) expressing profound concern over such presence; (2) calling on Panama to reaffirm Panama Canal neutrality under the Neutrality Treaty, review and terminate Chinese management agreements, expel Chinese officials from ports and critical infrastructure, and pursue partnerships aligned with democratic values; (3) urging the United States to leverage the Neutrality Treaty to counter threats, provide support to Panama for infrastructure sovereignty, promote regional collaboration, establish a U.S.-Panama partnership framework for Canal control, offer investments as alternatives to Chinese projects, and create a joint task force for Canal security; (4) encouraging Panama and allies to counter authoritarian exploitation in the Western Hemisphere; and (5) directing the Secretary of the Senate to transmit the resolution to the President, Secretary of State, President of Panama, and National Assembly of Panama.