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 2025

History

Mon Jan 20 2025

Initial analysis

Disruptive Potential

MODERATE

Would significantly affect shipping costs and domestic maritime industry

Status
Planned

Related Initiatives

2 initiatives
Department of Transportation / Maritime Administration
Reform/Repeal Jones Act 
HIGH
Department of Commerce / Bureau of Industry and Security
Remove Supply Chain Restrictions 
MODERATE