Open America's Waters Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jun 13, 2025
What it does
The Open America's Waters Act would repeal the Jones Act's restrictions on coastwise trade by amending U.S. Code to allow any vessel qualified under U.S. law to obtain a coastwise endorsement for domestic shipping, removing current requirements that such vessels be built, owned, and crewed in the United States. The bill affects maritime trade, vessel operators, and related industries by eliminating longstanding protectionist provisions while mandating that the Coast Guard issue safety and security regulations for all coastwise vessels within 90 days of enactment. It also includes numerous conforming amendments to repeal or modify related provisions concerning tank vessels, passenger ships,…
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