New Jersey AR113 urges Congress to allow the sale of fruits and other agricultural products from Puerto Rico on the U.S. mainland.

New Jersey AR113 urges Congress to permit the sale of fruits and other agricultural products from Puerto Rico on the U.S. mainland. The resolution highlights the increased shipping costs for Puerto Rican producers due to the Jones Act, which mandates that shipping between U.S. ports be with ships built and registered in the U.S., owned by American companies, and manned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The bill also notes the impact of natural disasters on Puerto Rico's agricultural lands, reducing their capacity to produce and export goods.

New Jersey AR113 urges Congress to allow the sale of fruits and other agricultural products from Puerto Rico on the U.S. mainland.

New Jersey AR113 urges Congress to permit the sale of fruits and other agricultural products from Puerto Rico on the U.S. mainland. The resolution highlights the increased shipping costs for Puerto Rican producers due to the Jones Act, which mandates that shipping between U.S. ports be with ships built and registered in the U.S., owned by American companies, and manned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The bill also notes the impact of natural disasters on Puerto Rico's agricultural lands, reducing their capacity to produce and export goods.