Legislation repealing Jones Act introduced to US Senate

Legislation to repeal the law which constrains US domestic waterborne trade to US-built and owned vessels has been introduced to the Senate.

Senator and ex-Presidential candidate John McCain has introduced the Open America’s Waters Act of 2017, which would repeal the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, known as the Jones Act.

McCain said: “I have long advocated the repeal of the Jones Act, an archaic and burdensome law that hinders free trade, stifles the economy, and ultimately harms consumers.