Pennsylvania · 2025-2026
HR 42
A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to pass legislation to exempt Puerto Rico and other noncontiguous states and territories from the Jones Act.
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Pennsylvania House Resolution 42 urges the United States Congress to pass legislation exempting Puerto Rico and other noncontiguous states and territories from the Jones Act. The resolution calls for federal action to remove these specific jurisdictions from the requirements of the maritime law.
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Sponsors + 9 cosponsors
- José Giral Democratic lead
- Ben Sanchez Democratic
- Ben Waxman Democratic
- Bob Freeman Democratic
- Carol Hill-Evans Democratic
- Jim Haddock Democratic
- Joe Hohenstein Democratic
- Joe McAndrew Democratic
- Nikki Rivera Democratic
- Roni Green Democratic