[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1522 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1522
Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Missouri-Panama State
Partnership Program and celebrating the enduring partnership between
the State of Missouri and the Republic of Panama.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 10, 2026
Mr. Bell (for himself, Mr. Cleaver, Mrs. Wagner, Mr. Alford, and Mr.
Graves) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Armed Services
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Missouri-Panama State
Partnership Program and celebrating the enduring partnership between
the State of Missouri and the Republic of Panama.
Whereas the Missouri-Panama State Partnership Program was established in 1996
through the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program to
strengthen cooperation between the Missouri National Guard and the
Republic of Panama;
Whereas, for 3 decades, the partnership has fostered enduring military-to-
military relationships, strengthened regional security, enhanced
disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities, expanded
cybersecurity cooperation, and promoted professional exchanges that
benefit both Missouri and Panama;
Whereas members of the Missouri National Guard and the Panamanian public forces
have participated in numerous joint engagements, training exercises,
humanitarian missions, and emergency response activities that have
improved interoperability and readiness while building lasting personal
and professional relationships;
Whereas the partnership has expanded beyond security cooperation to foster
meaningful collaboration in education, public health, emergency
management, agriculture, and civil society;
Whereas Panama is an important trading partner for Missouri, with Missouri
exporting $17,700,000 in goods to Panama in 2025, including food
products, machinery, chemicals, and transportation equipment;
Whereas trade between Missouri and Panama supports businesses, farmers,
manufacturers, and workers while creating opportunities for greater
economic cooperation and investment;
Whereas Missouri colleges and universities have developed partnerships with
Panamanian institutions that create opportunities for student exchanges,
academic collaboration, workforce development, research, and greater
cultural understanding;
Whereas educational and cultural exchanges between Missouri and Panama help
prepare future leaders, strengthen language and professional skills,
expand academic opportunities, and foster lasting people-to-people
connections;
Whereas the Panama Canal remains one of the world's most strategically
significant trade corridors, facilitating global commerce and supporting
supply chains that benefit Missouri producers, exporters, businesses,
and consumers;
Whereas the Missouri-Panama partnership demonstrates how the National Guard
State Partnership Program advances United States interests by
strengthening security cooperation, promoting regional stability,
encouraging economic and educational engagement, and building trusted
relationships with partners around the world;
Whereas the National Guard State Partnership Program provides members of the
United States Armed Forces with valuable opportunities to train
alongside foreign partners, exchange expertise, strengthen
interoperability, and learn firsthand from the experiences and
capabilities of allies and partners;
Whereas the friendship between the people of Missouri and Panama has grown
stronger through 3 decades of collaboration, mutual respect, and shared
commitment to democratic values, security, and prosperity; and
Whereas the 30th anniversary of the Missouri-Panama State Partnership Program
provides an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of this
enduring partnership and reaffirm a shared commitment to expanding
cooperation in the decades ahead: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes and celebrates the 30th anniversary of the
Missouri-Panama State Partnership Program;
(2) commends the Missouri National Guard, the Panamanian
public forces, and the civilian, governmental, educational, and
private sector partners that have contributed to the success of
the partnership over the past 3 decades;
(3) recognizes that the enduring relationship between
Missouri and Panama strengthens both partners by building
capabilities, sharing expertise, improving preparedness, and
addressing shared challenges;
(4) celebrates the security, economic, educational, and
cultural benefits that have resulted from the partnership
between Missouri and Panama;
(5) recognizes the important role that trade, investment,
academic exchanges, and workforce partnerships play in
promoting economic opportunity and mutual prosperity in
Missouri and Panama;
(6) recognizes the importance of the National Guard State
Partnership Program in advancing United States interests,
strengthening international partnerships, improving military
readiness and interoperability, and reinforcing the global
leadership of the United States;
(7) encourages continued collaboration between Missouri and
Panama through the State Partnership Program and other
bilateral initiatives; and
(8) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to
strengthening partnerships throughout the Western Hemisphere
that promote democracy, economic opportunity, regional
security, and mutual prosperity.
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