S.Con.Res.25

Urges Congress and President to permanently exempt Puerto Rico from Jones Act.

This bill urges Congress and the President to permanently exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act, which requires goods shipped between U.S. ports to be carried on U.S. ships. The bill argues that this exemption would help Puerto Rico, which relies heavily on shipping for its imports, by allowing cheaper and more efficient shipping options, which would benefit the island's ongoing recovery from Hurricane Maria and its financial crisis.