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- H.R.300
H.R.300: Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 13, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 13, 2021
Bill Summary
Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2021 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 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. The bill exempts foreign-flag...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 4, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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| Jan. 13, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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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| Jan. 13, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Ed Case (D-Hawaii) |