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Jones Act Repeal Act

USA116th CongressHR-8996| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2020
Justin Amash

Justin Amash

Libertarian Representative

Michigan

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Jones Act Repeal Act This bill repeals 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.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2020
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 18, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • December 17, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 18, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAquacultureBuy American requirementsLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harbors

Jones Act Repeal Act

USA116th CongressHR-8996| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2020
Jones Act Repeal Act This bill repeals 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.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2020
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 18, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • December 17, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 18, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Justin Amash

Justin Amash

Libertarian Representative

Michigan

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAquacultureBuy American requirementsLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harbors