United States-Panama Partnership Act of 1998
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Latest action (20 Oct 1998): Referred to House Ways and Means
What this bill does
H.R. 4858, the United States-Panama Partnership Act of 1998, would authorize the President to maintain U.S. military presence at four specific bases in Panama beyond December 31, 1999, for at least 15 years, if an agreement is reached with Panama. This agreement would need to ensure terms and conditions substantially similar to those in place since October 1, 1979.
If the President certifies such an agreement is in place, the bill would provide specific benefits to Panama. These include assistance for the construction of a new bridge across the Panama Canal and funding for scholarships for Panamanian students to study in the U.S. Additionally, Panama would receive preferential tariff and quota treatment for certain textile, apparel, and other articles imported into the United States.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in October 1998 and referred to two committees. Its current status is "Introduced." If passed by Congress and signed by the President, the bill's provisions regarding military presence and benefits would take effect upon the President's certification of an agreement with Panama, before December 31, 1999.
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Official summary
United States-Panama Partnership Act of 1998 - Authorizes the President, any time before December 31, 1999, to certify to the Congress that the United States and the Government of Panama have reached an agreement permitting the United States, for a period of not less than 15 years beginning on January 1, 2000, to maintain its military presence at Howard Air Force Base, Fort Kobbe, Rodman Naval Station, and Fort Sherman, under terms and conditions substantially similar to those that have applied since October 1, 1979. Authorizes specified assistance to Panama, upon such certification by the President, including: (1) assistance for the construction of a new bridge across the Panama Canal; (2) assistance to the Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships program for scholarships for deserving students from Panama to study in the United States; and (3) preferential tariff and quota treatment to certain textile and apparel and certain other articles.
Timeline
20 Oct 1998
Referred to House Ways and Means
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4858 do?
- H.R. 4858, the United States-Panama Partnership Act of 1998, would authorize the President to maintain U.S. military presence at four specific bases in Panama beyond December 31, 1999, for at least 15 years, if an agreement is reached with Panama. This agreement would need to ensure terms and conditions substantially similar to those in place since October 1, 1979. If the President certifies such an agreement is in place, the bill would provide specific benefits to Panama. These include assistance for the construction of a new bridge across the Panama Canal and funding for scholarships for Panamanian students to study in the U.S. Additionally, Panama would receive preferential tariff and quota treatment for certain textile, apparel, and other articles imported into the United States. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in October 1998 and referred to two committees. Its current status is "Introduced." If passed by Congress and signed by the President, the bill's provisions regarding military presence and benefits would take effect upon the President's certification of an agreement with Panama, before December 31, 1999.
- Has H.R. 4858 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4858. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4858?
- H.R. 4858 was sponsored by Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] (R-NY), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4858?
- Referred to House Ways and Means (20 Oct 1998).
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