To Amend Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920: Hearings Before the ... (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781175851635)

This volume contains the hearings before the United States Congress regarding proposed amendments to Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act. The Jones Act is a cornerstone of American maritime law, regulating cabotage (domestic waterborne commerce) within the United States. These hearings provide a detailed examination of the potential impacts of amending this critical legislation.

The testimonies and discussions included offer valuable insights into the economic and strategic considerations surrounding the American shipping industry in the early 1920s. Scholars and practitioners of maritime law, as well as those interested in the history of American economic policy and the shipping industry, will find this record to be an invaluable resource.

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