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H.R.3966: Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 5, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 6, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (1 Democrat, 13 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 5, 2017
Bill Summary
Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act 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 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. The bill exempts for five years vessels transporting...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Oct. 5, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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Oct. 5, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) |