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Connecticut hearing on H.J. 9 spotlights disagreement over Jones Act’s costs and benefits
Summary
Sponsors urged the Commerce Committee to pass a resolution asking Congress to amend the Jones Act, arguing it raises fuel and energy costs for Connecticut and Puerto Rico. Industry and labor representatives testified both for and against the resolution, citing competing economic studies and national-security concerns.
Representative Luis Rosario asked the Commerce Committee to adopt House Joint Resolution 9 asking Congress to amend the Jones Act, saying the federal law raises energy costs and constrains Connecticut’s economy.
“I come before you today as a sponsor of h j 9, calling for action to amend the Jones Act, the federal law that continues to drive up energy costs and stifle economic growth in Connecticut and Puerto Rico,” Rosario told the committee during public testimony.
Rosario and other supporters, including Senator Fazio, said the Jones Act increases the cost of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other fuels and restricts the supply of vessels able to move domestic energy. “If Congress amends the Jones Act to allow exemptions for LNG shipments, we can lower energy prices and provide much…
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