Merchant Marine Act of 1920
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 is a United States federal statute that provides for the promotion and maintenance of the American merchant marine. Among other purposes, the law regulates maritime commerce in U.S. waters and between U.S. ports. Wikipedia
Originally published: June 5, 1920
Acts repealed: Emergency Shipping Act, 1917; Rate Emergency Act, 1918; Shipping Act, 1916, § 5, 7, 8
Enacted by: the 66th United States Congress
Other short titles: Jones Act
Public law: Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 66–261
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