# Jones Act

Type: regulation

Source: Finance Intelligence Brief — https://getfinancebrief.com/entity/jones-act
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## Timeline

- **2026-05-17**: Waiver Expiration — The 60-day period concludes unless an extension is granted by the administration.
- **2026-04-01**: Expected Vessel Integration — Foreign tankers expected to begin domestic routes under the new waiver.
- **2026-03-18**: 60-Day Waiver Issued — President Trump signs the waiver citing energy price pressures from the Iran war.
- **1920-06-05**: Jones Act Enacted — The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 is signed into law to protect U.S. shipping.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Trump Issues 60-Day Jones Act Waiver to Curb Rising Energy Costs
2026-03-18 20:36:15 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

President Trump has signed a 60-day waiver of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 to facilitate more efficient domestic oil transport. The move aims to mitigate surging fuel prices driven by escalating conflict with Iran and global supply chain disruptions.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/trump-jones-act-waiver-oil-prices-iran-war

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