The bill, as it was introduced in the House by Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-3) on Feb. 14, "urges the President of the United States to abolish the federal Jones Act to allow Puerto Rico to receive relief supplies from foreign vessels in the instance that there is a shortage of US flagged ships," according to the General Assembly website.
The following house representative also co-sponsored the bill: André Thapedi (D-32).
The table below shows a history of actions for this bill through March 21.
Actions
Date
Chamber
Action
March 21
House
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
March 20
House
Recommends Be Adopted International Trade & Commerce Committee
March 18
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. André Thapedi
March 12
House
Assigned to International Trade & Commerce Committee
Feb. 19
House
Referred to Rules Committee
Feb. 14
House
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Luis Arroyo
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