It Time to Let the Jones Act Waiver Expire
Letting the Jones Act Waiver expire will advance a number of important priorities for America’s Maritime Industry and for National Security:
• Rebuilding American shipyards, • Supporting American mariners,
• Reducing our dependence on foreign carriers for commerce between U.S. ports,
• Maintaining our national security requirements to build and repair ships, and
• Keeping hostile nations out of our 20,000 miles of inland waters.
The waiver has had no demonstrated savings for consumers. Allowing the waiver to expire will help rebuild American maritime strength, with both economic and national security benefits!
Here’s the letter:
