Americans for Prosperity-led coalition urges Congress to repeal Jones Act
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Updated · POLITICO · May 6
Americans for Prosperity-led coalition urges Congress to repeal Jones Act
6 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 6
More than 30 groups, including Advancing American Freedom, R Street Institute and American Energy Alliance, signed the letter seeking permanent repeal of the 1920 shipping law.
The coalition says ending the law would lower energy costs and ease domestic fuel movement during Middle East-related supply disruptions, after Trump issued a 60-day waiver and later extended it by 90 days.
The Jones Act requires cargo between US ports to travel on US-built, owned and registered vessels. Labor groups, including the AFL-CIO, say it protects maritime jobs, national security and military readiness.
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