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Bill Analysis - HJM 4002, Supporting the Jones Act, Community & Economic Development Committee (2022)

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Bill analysis by the Office of Program Research of the Washington State House of Representatives for the Community & Economic Development Committee on HJM 4002, Supporting the Jones Act. The analysis states that Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act, requires that cargo shipped between U.S. ports is shipped solely aboard vessels that are built in the U.S., registered in the U.S., owned by U.S. citizens, and operated by Americans. It states that the memorial affirms the Legislature's support for the Act, celebrates the Act's centennial anniversary, and directs that copies be transmitted to the U.S. Senators and Representatives elected by the citizens of Washington state. It lists Appropriation: None and Fiscal Note: Not requested.

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Washington State                 BILL
House of Representatives
Office of Program Research  ANALYSIS
Community & Economic Development
Committee
                                      HJM 4002
Brief Description: Supporting the Jones Act.

Sponsors: Representatives Berry, Hoff, Ryu, Sells, Valdez, Graham, Klicker, Macri, Santos,
    Pollet and Frame.


                                     Brief Summary of Bill
          • Affirms the Legislature's support for the Jones Act (Act) and celebrates
            the Act's centennial anniversary.


Hearing Date: 1/19/22

Staff: Cassie Jones (786-7303).

Background:

Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act (Act), regulates the
transportation of merchandise by water between two points in the United States (U.S.). The Act
requires that cargo shipped between U.S. ports is shipped solely aboard vessels that are built in
the U.S., registered in the U.S., owned by U.S. citizens, and operated by Americans. The stated
objective of the Act is to encourage and aid in the development and maintenance of a merchant
marine sufficient to carry out U.S. commerce, and capable of serving as a naval and military
auxiliary in time of war or national emergency. The Act is named after Senator Wesley Jones, a
U.S. Senator from Washington state, who introduced the legislation in 1920.

Summary of Bill:

The Legislature affirms its support for the Act and celebrates the centennial anniversary of the



     This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative
     members in their deliberations. This analysis is not part of the legislation nor does it
     constitute a statement of legislative intent.

House Bill Analysis                             -1-                                        HJM 4002
Act. The Legislature resolves that copies of the House Joint Memorial are immediately
transmitted to the U.S. Senators and Representatives elected by the citizens of Washington state.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date:




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