Posted on June 9, 2025
Today is the anniversary of the Jones Act! This law is the foundation of Florida’s domestic maritime industry, supporting 66,000 jobs in the state with an economic impact of $14.6 billion.
– The Jones Act ensures a strong and vibrant maritime industry, which helps ensure the United States maintains its expertise in shipbuilding and waterborne transportation.
– The Jones Act is critical to the military strategy of the United States, which relies on the use of U.S. flag ships and crews and the availability of a shipyard industrial base to support national defense needs.
– The Jones Act ensures that the vessels navigating our coastal and inland waterways abide by U.S. laws and operate under the oversight of the U.S. government.
