119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jan 23, 2025
Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2024
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Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E90-91)
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jan 23, 2025)
Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2024
This bill establishes a limited exception to coastwise laws to allow foreign-flag freight vessels to transport merchandise domestically to or from a port in the noncontiguous United States. The bill also addresses various issues related to foreign-flag freight vessels engaged in coastwise trade (i.e., domestic waterborne trade between U.S. ports).
Under the coastwise laws, commonly known as the Jones Act, a freight vessel may not transport merchandise between U.S. ports unless it is U.S.-built, at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens, and mostly crewed by U.S. citizens. The bill authorizes qualifying foreign-flag vessels to transport merchandise between (1) a port in the contiguous United States and a port in the noncontiguous United States (i.e., Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory or possession); or (2) two ports in the noncontiguous United States.
Under the bill, all foreign-flag freight vessels operating in U.S. coastwise trade must comply with the (1) minimum international labor standards applicable to U.S. seafarers, and (2) same environmental standards that apply to U.S. vessels.
The bill authorizes such operators to participate in the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation program on behalf of masters and crew members they employ.
The bill also requires foreign-flag vessel owners and operators engaging in coastwise trade to identify an agent for service of process, abide by U.S. tax and other laws, and maintain specified documentation on board. Additionally, lawsuits against such vessels alleging personal injury or death must be brought in U.S. district court.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E90-91)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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15 citations.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Trucking/Shipping
$1,580,000
Spent on own lobbying
…minimums. General lobbying regarding trucking and shipping logistics company liability. General lobbying on motor carrier national hiring standard legislation. H.R.667 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2024. S.191 - LICENSE Act of 2025. General lobbying on household movers with specific regard to immunity. H.R.4552 Trans…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT · lobbying firm or registrant: MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 665 - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act HR 666 - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act HR 667 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act HR 3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1534 - Building Ships in America Act of 20…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Trucking/Shipping
$1,840,000
Spent on own lobbying
…minimums. General lobbying regarding trucking and shipping logistics company liability. General lobbying on motor carrier national hiring standard legislation. H.R.667 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2024. S.191 - LICENSE Act of 2025. General lobbying on household movers with specific regard to immunity. H.R.4552 Trans…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT · lobbying firm or registrant: MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted May 1, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 665 - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act HR 666 - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act HR 667 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act HR 3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1534 - Building Ships in America Act of 20…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Trucking/Shipping
$1,480,000
Spent on own lobbying
…minimums. General lobbying regarding trucking and shipping logistics company liability. General lobbying on motor carrier national hiring standard legislation. H.R.667 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2024. S.191 - LICENSE Act of 2025. General lobbying on household movers with specific regard to immunity. H.R.4552 Trans…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT · lobbying firm or registrant: MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 23, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
S.524 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 HR 665 - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act HR 666 - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act HR 667 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act HR 3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1534 - Building Ships in America Act of 20…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Trucking/Shipping
$1,770,000
Spent on own lobbying
…minimums. General lobbying regarding trucking and shipping logistics company liability. General lobbying on motor carrier national hiring standard legislation. H.R.667 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2024. S.191 - LICENSE Act of 2025. General lobbying on household movers with specific regard to immunity. H.R.4552 Trans…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT · lobbying firm or registrant: MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Dec 17, 2025 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
S.524 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 HR 665 - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act HR 666 - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act HR 667 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act HR 3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1534 - Building Ships in America Act of 20…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Trucking/Shipping
$1,360,000
Spent on own lobbying
…minimums. General lobbying regarding trucking and shipping logistics company liability. General lobbying on motor carrier national hiring standard legislation. H.R.667 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2024. S.191 - LICENSE Act of 2025. General lobbying relating to Transportation nominations. General lobbying on househol…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · amended · posted Sep 16, 2025 · issue area: Trucking/Shipping
$1,400,000
Spent on own lobbying
…minimums. General lobbying regarding trucking and shipping logistics company liability. General lobbying on motor carrier national hiring standard legislation. H.R.667 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2024. S.191 - LICENSE Act of 2025. General lobbying relating to Transporation nominations. General lobbying on household…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Trucking/Shipping
$1,370,000
Spent on own lobbying
…minimums. General lobbying regarding trucking and shipping logistics company liability. General lobbying on motor carrier national hiring standard legislation. H.R.667 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2024. S.191 - LICENSE Act of 2025. General lobbying relating to Transportation nominations. General lobbying on househol…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF N.A. - AGLIW · lobbying firm or registrant: SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF N.A. - AGLIW
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 18, 2025 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…cacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 666 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 667 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 4275 / S. 524 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 20…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT · lobbying firm or registrant: MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 9, 2025 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
S.524 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 HR 665 - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act HR 666 - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act HR 667 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act HR 3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1534 - Building Ships in America Act of 20…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT · lobbying firm or registrant: MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted May 6, 2025 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
S.524 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 HR 665 - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act HR 666 - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act HR 667 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF N.A. - AGLIW · lobbying firm or registrant: SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF N.A. - AGLIW
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 18, 2025 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
…cacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 666 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 667 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. HOUSE DRAFT / S. 525 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing