S 2535
Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act, aims to allow passenger ships built outside the United States to receive a ‘coastwise endorsement,’ which is necessary to operate in U.S. waters. Specifically, it modifies existing regulations regarding coastwise endorsement for passenger vessels, expanding the criteria for eligibility. The bill also repeals a related section of the U.S. Code. The goal is to maintain and potentially increase jobs within American ports by allowing a wider range of passenger vessels to operate there.
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