S 2537
Open America's Ports Act
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Bill overview
The Open America’s Ports Act modifies regulations related to passenger vessel services and the Jones Act. It repeals the Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886 and adjusts requirements for passenger vessels transporting passengers between U.S. ports, allowing for routes that include foreign ports. The bill also alters citizenship and Navy Reserve requirements for these vessels, ensuring they can operate without adhering to certain restrictions when traveling to locations covered by coastwise laws.
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