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S.1894: A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act").
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 28, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 2, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Placed on Calendar Senate - Oct. 2, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill revises the 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, at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens, and mostly crewed by U.S. citizens. Jones Act requirements are currently waived with respect to vessels...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 2, 2017 |
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.
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| Sept. 28, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6228)
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| Sept. 28, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by John McCain (R-Ariz.) |