SCR 4 Missouri Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Expresses support for the federal Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act

This resolution (SCR 4) expresses support for the federal Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (the Jones Act), which requires goods shipped between U.S. ports to be transported on vessels built, owned, and crewed in the U.S. It does not change any law or directly affect any individuals or entities, as it is a non-binding statement of support from the legislature. The resolution serves solely to affirm legislative backing for the existing federal law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Feb 19, 2025
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Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
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Feb 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
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Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
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Jan 22, 2025
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Tracy McCreery
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