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RepublicanBill · S. 2535· Senate(119-S-2535)

Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act

Rep. Lee
Age: 55 years
Utah
Introduced
7/30/2025
Last activity
7/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsored by
Mike Lee
Cosponsors
None
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act," aims to change how passenger vessels are handled under coastwise laws. It seeks to allow passenger vessels that were not built in the United States to receive a coastwise endorsement. This endorsement would apply to vessels transporting passengers between U.S. ports, whether the trip is direct or goes through a foreign port. The act also includes a repeal of a specific section of title 46 and includes a rule of construction regarding legal exemptions.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+4

    The bill provides flexibility for vessel owners to use non-U.S. built ships for domestic passenger routes.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+3

    The bill allows more foreign-built passenger vessels to operate between U.S. ports, which may increase opportunities in the maritime transport and tourism sectors.

  • Does this make trade with other countries easier?+2

    By allowing foreign-built vessels to engage in domestic passenger transport via foreign ports, the bill facilitates easier international maritime movements.

The opposite

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