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A bill to repeal the Jones Act restrictions on coastwise trade, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1561| Senate 
| Updated: 7/13/2017
John McCain

John McCain

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (2)
Mike Lee (Republican)Jeff Flake (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jul 13, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 13, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4000-4001)
  • July 13, 2017
    Introduced in Senate
  • July 13, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4000-4001)

Transportation and Public Works

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCoast guardDepartment of Homeland SecurityLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationTransportation safety and security

A bill to repeal the Jones Act restrictions on coastwise trade, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1561| Senate 
| Updated: 7/13/2017
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.
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Timeline
Jul 13, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 13, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4000-4001)
  • July 13, 2017
    Introduced in Senate
  • July 13, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4000-4001)
John McCain

John McCain

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (2)
Mike Lee (Republican)Jeff Flake (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCoast guardDepartment of Homeland SecurityLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationTransportation safety and security