Smith Statement on the Jones Act

Congressman Smith released the following statement in response to reports of possible Senate legislation that would weaken the Jones Act next week:

"The Jones Act is an important law that promotes a robust domestic maritime industry that helps to ensure our national security, while also providing for 500,000 U.S. jobs and producing over $100 billion dollars in economic output. Any attempt to repeal or weaken this law would be harmful to our national security and our economy."