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Scalise Statement on The 100 Th Anniversary of The Jones Act

Statement

Date: June 5, 2020
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Employment and Affirmative Action Economy and Fiscal

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement in recognition of the 100 year anniversary of the Jones Act:

"For 100 years, the Jones Act has been protecting Americans and our nation's waterways. Not only is Louisiana's First Congressional District #1 in the country for Jones Act jobs, the Jones Act is a critical piece of America's national and economic security. At its heart, this law strengthens American naval capabilities, prevents foreign ships from roaming throughout our inland waterways, and protects our country from unknown foreign threats.

"The U.S. maritime industry is an important backbone of America's industrial base, and without the Jones Act, our maritime industry would be unfairly undercut by subsidized foreign entities. I will continue fighting to preserve the Jones Act so we can protect our national security, and to ensure these high-skilled, high-paying jobs remain in Louisiana and in America."


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