Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 13, 2021)
Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2021
This bill revises 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, be at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens, and be mostly crewed by U.S. citizens.
The bill exempts foreign-flag vessels transporting merchandise on a route in noncontiguous trade from Jones Act requirements.
The bill sets forth other requirements, including (1) labor standards, (2) minimum requirements for vessels engaging in the transportation of cargo or merchandise in domestic coastwise trade, (3) environmental standards, and (4) requirements for certain non-citizens that irregularly engage in domestic coastwise trade.
What just happenedFeb 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 13, 2021
- Feb 4, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Jan 13, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jan 13, 2021IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E37-38)
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House