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MS SR25
Resolution
Status
3/4/2021
Primary Sponsor
Briggs Hopson
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AI Summary
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Affirms Mississippi Senate support for the Jones Act (Merchant Marine Act of 1920) and celebrates its 100th anniversary
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The Jones Act requires vessels carrying cargo between U.S. locations to be American-owned, American-crewed, and American-built
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Mississippi is home to 13,460 maritime jobs supported by the Jones Act (sixth-highest per capita among states), generating $728.8 million in labor income
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Nationally, the Jones Act fleet of over 40,000 vessels supports nearly 650,000 jobs and $154 billion in economic output, with $3.05 billion contributed to Mississippi's economy
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to all members of the Mississippi congressional delegation
Legislative Description
The Jones Act; affirm support for and celebrate the centennial anniversary of its passage.
Last Action
Adopted
3/4/2021