By SLC Times |
Jan 25, 2024
Senator Mike Lee has introduced two bills, the Open America’s Waters Act and the Protecting Access to American Products Act, to address the challenges posed by the Jones Act. The Jones Act, enacted in 1920, imposes stringent requirements on vessels engaged in domestic maritime trade, leading to significant costs and unintended consequences."The Open America’s Waters Act seeks to repeal the cabotage requirements of the Jones Act, allowing all vessels that meet U.S. legal standards to engage in domestic trade between U.S. ports," said Senator Lee. This legislation aims to...