Currently the 1920 Jones Act. borne out of national security concerns. requires the transport of goods within the United States be done on domestic carriers. with domestic crews. under domestic flags. My bill is designed to spur economic activity by increasing the means of transportation for agriculture and others goods within the United States and in turn boost the maritime industry which has suffered dramatically in the last 20 years. My bill that I am introducing today would bring competition to ocean transportation and level the playing field between domestic and foreign carders by allowing cargo to be carded on foreign ships. while requiring only U.S.manned crews in compliance with immigration laws. and adherence by foreign carriers to all tax and regulations currently imposed on U.S. ships. Reforming the Jones Act will strengthen the competitive position of American businesses and agricultural producers. Please lend your support to American industry by helping to promote trade and economic activity throughout the United States.
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