Congressional Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Statement on Jones Act Waiver 90-day Extension

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Steven Horsford (NV-04), and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) issued the following statement objecting to the Trump Administration's 90-day extension of the Jones Act waiver: 

“We stand with American mariners who protect our nation’s industrial and shipping capacity. Their mission is both an economic and national security imperative. By repeatedly waiving the Jones Act, the Administration actively undermines the American workforce and erodes our maritime competitiveness. Another extension is a direct blow to the hardworking Americans who deserve our support.

By prioritizing foreign shipping interests over domestic labor, this waiver extension betrays American maritime professionals. Despite the initial 60-day suspension, gasoline prices have continued to climb significantly, proving that this action has had no meaningful impact on lowering costs for consumers.

The Trump Administration must reverse course and deliver on its promise to rebuild the strength of the U.S. maritime industry.”

About The Jones Act:

The Jones Act has protected our domestic maritime industry for more than a century, ensuring that waterborne cargo that travels between U.S. ports on ships that are built, owned, operated, and crewed by Americans. The Jones Act remains a crucial pillar in protecting domestic shipping capacity and national security – covering tens of thousands of hardworking Americans who crew these important vessels each day, secure our domestic supply chain, and drive the economy.