Open America's Waters Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 13, 2017)
Open America's Waters Act of 2017
This bill eliminates restrictions on coastwise trade under the Jones Act, which governs domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels.
The bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to issue regulations that require all vessels permitted to engage in coastwise trade to meet all appropriate safety and security requirements.
What just happenedJul 13, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4000-4001)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 13, 2017
- Jul 13, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4000-4001)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jul 13, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate