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Open America's Waters Act

USA119th CongressS-2043| Senate 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Open America's Waters Act," proposes to significantly alter domestic maritime commerce by repealing the Jones Act restrictions on coastwise trade . It specifically amends federal law to permit any vessel that qualifies under general U.S. laws to receive a coastwise endorsement and engage in trade between U.S. ports. To ensure continued safety, the bill mandates that the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard issue new regulations within 90 days of enactment. These regulations will require all vessels participating in coastwise trade to adhere to appropriate safety and security requirements . The legislation also includes several conforming amendments to other sections of title 46, United States Code, to align them with the repeal of these specific coastwise trade limitations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-694
Open America's Waters Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1646
Open America's Waters Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3662
Open America's Waters Act
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3940
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-694
    Open America's Waters Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1646
    Open America's Waters Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3662
    Open America's Waters Act


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3940
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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Related Bills

  • HR 119-3940: Open America's Waters Act

Open America's Waters Act

USA119th CongressS-2043| Senate 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
This legislation, known as the "Open America's Waters Act," proposes to significantly alter domestic maritime commerce by repealing the Jones Act restrictions on coastwise trade . It specifically amends federal law to permit any vessel that qualifies under general U.S. laws to receive a coastwise endorsement and engage in trade between U.S. ports. To ensure continued safety, the bill mandates that the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard issue new regulations within 90 days of enactment. These regulations will require all vessels participating in coastwise trade to adhere to appropriate safety and security requirements . The legislation also includes several conforming amendments to other sections of title 46, United States Code, to align them with the repeal of these specific coastwise trade limitations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-694
Open America's Waters Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1646
Open America's Waters Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3662
Open America's Waters Act
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3940
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-694
    Open America's Waters Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1646
    Open America's Waters Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3662
    Open America's Waters Act


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3940
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3940: Open America's Waters Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted