Ley jones wex legal dictionary encyclopedia lii legal. Jones act merchant marine act of 1920 signed by president woodrow wilson in june 5, 1920. What is the jones act, and why does puerto rico want it. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Jones act jonesshafroth act, puerto rico signed by president woodrow wilson in march 2, 1917. Jones act merchant marine act of 1920 signed by president woodrow wilson in. Officials in puerto rico praised president donald trump on wednesday for temporarily waiving the 1920 jones act, which they said would help provide faster relief as the island tries to recover. Virgin islands, but it does affect puerto rico, whose 3. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, that the provisions of this act shall apply to the island of porto rico and to. The jones act, the obscure 1920 shipping regulation. Jones act jones shafroth act, puerto rico signed by president woodrow wilson in march 2, 1917. Sponsored by representative william atkinson jones.
Just the major damage done to puerto rico from the jones act is enough reason to tell us that now is the time past due time to repeal the anticonsumer jones act. The jones act, the obscure 1920 shipping regulation strangling puerto rico, explained protectionism and exploitation at its worst. An act temporarily to provide revenues and a civil government for porto rico, and for other purposes. Opponents to 1920 law argue its worsening puerto rico s crisis a u. The jones act, explained and what waiving it means for. Damage done to puerto rico by the jones act illustrates. Ley foraker 1900 y ley jones 1917 prohibido cantar. March 20 puerto rico government accountability office. The jones act doesnt apply to cargo shipped between the mainland states and the u. Coast guard cutter is seen in port as people deal with the aftermath of hurricane maria on september. What is the jones act and how does it affect puerto rico. Descargue como doc, pdf, txt o lea en linea desde scribd.
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