Repeal Jones Act
Department of Transportation / Maritime Administration
Repeal the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act) to open up maritime shipping between U.S. ports.
"The Jones Act's original national security justifications are just as dubious. The act's goal was to guarantee a sizable fleet of American ships that could be pressed into war service if needed." – Project 2025History
Mon Jan 20 2025
Initial analysis
Disruptive Potential
MODERATE
Would significantly affect shipping costs and domestic maritime industry
Status
Planned
References
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