Bill To Reform Jones Act Reintroduced In Congress

Honolulu port views showing Matson, Pasha and Young Brothers areas. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is striking ports from Maine to Texas and at this point (October 1st, 2024) the strike is not expected to affect Honolulu unless it spreads to the west coast. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)

Three legislative proposals introduced Friday in Congress seek to amend a century-old federal law that the introducers say “creates crippling monopolies on shipping lifelines” for remote jurisdictions such as HawaiĘ»i and Alaska. The bills were introduced by U.S. Reps. Ed Case (D-HI) and Rep. James Moylan (R-Guam). The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known … Continue reading Bill To Reform Jones Act Reintroduced In Congress

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