06/03/2026
The Jones Act remains a cornerstone of America’s maritime strength, supporting U.S. jobs, domestic shipbuilding and repair, and the supply chains that connect communities across the nation. It helps ensure that economic resilience and national security remain priorities when they matter most.
Today, Crowley’s Vice President of Global Government Relations, Clay Heil, testified before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime and Fisheries, highlighting the critical role the Jones Act plays in maintaining a strong domestic maritime industry and strengthening America’s supply chain.
The current waiver has not increased fuel supply or lowered costs. Instead, it shifts cargo away from U.S.-flag vessels and American mariners while undermining the long-term investment and market certainty needed to sustain domestic maritime capacity.
From remote communities in Western Alaska to Puerto Rico, the Jones Act supports reliable transportation services, American shipyards and the skilled mariners who keep goods moving every day.
“As policymakers call for more U.S.-flag vessels, more American mariners and greater shipyard capacity, policies that open domestic trades to foreign-flag vessels risk weakening the very foundation needed to achieve those goals,” said Heil.
Crowley remains committed to working alongside the Administration, Congress and industry partners to strengthen America’s blue economy, support coastal communities and ensure the United States remains a strong maritime nation for generations to come.
Watch Clay Heil’s full testimony:
https://crow.ly/3RIKrAl
