January 9, 2025
Mr. Johnson of South Dakota (for himself, Mr. Nehls, Mr. Collins, Mr. Loudermilk, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Dunn of Florida, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Clyde, Mr. Lawler, Mrs. Houchin, Mr. Bean of Florida, Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona, Mr. Babin, and Ms. Tenney) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
To authorize the President to enter into negotiations for the reacquisition of the Panama Canal from the Republic of Panama.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Panama Canal Repurchase Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Authorization to negotiate
(a) Authorization
The President, acting in coordination with the Secretary of State, is authorized to initiate and conduct negotiations with appropriate counterparts of the Government of the Republic of Panama to reacquire the Panama Canal.
(b) Report
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall submit a report to Congress detailing the progress of the negotiations authorized by subsection (a), potential challenges, and anticipated outcomes.