A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act").
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 28, 2017)
This bill revises the coastwise laws, commonly known as the Jones Act, that govern domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels. The Jones Act requires that vessels transporting merchandise or passengers between Puerto Rico and other U.S. ports be built in the United States, at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens, and mostly crewed by U.S. citizens. Jones Act requirements are currently waived with respect to vessels transporting passengers between Puerto Rico and U.S. ports. This bill permanently exempts vessels transporting merchandise between Puerto Rico and other U.S. ports from those requirements.
What just happenedOct 2, 2017
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.
Who’s behind it
- Placed on Calendar SenateOct 2, 2017
- Oct 2, 2017Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.
- Sep 28, 2017Calendars
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6228)
- Sep 28, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate