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MS HR63
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/27/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Ford
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AI Summary
- Affirms Mississippi House of Representatives' support for the Jones Act (Merchant Marine Act of 1920), which requires vessels carrying cargo between U.S. locations be American-owned, crewed by American mariners, and built in American shipyards
- Celebrates the centennial anniversary of the Jones Act's passage and recognizes its role in supporting a strong domestic maritime industry critical to national economic prosperity and security
- Notes Mississippi is home to 13,460 maritime jobs supported by the Jones Act generating $728.8 million in labor income, the sixth-highest per capita among all states
- Highlights the Jones Act fleet supports nearly 650,000 family-wage jobs nationally and over $154 billion in economic output, with $3.05 billion contributed to Mississippi's economy
- Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Mississippi's congressional delegation and Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
The Jones Act; affirm support for and celebrate the centennial anniversary of its passage.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/27/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules3/24/2021
Full Bill Text
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