# Jones Act

Type: regulation

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## Timeline

- **2026-05-17**: Waiver Expiration — The current 60-day regulatory relief window is scheduled to close.
- **2026-03-18**: 60-Day Waiver Issued — President Trump issues a broad waiver for oil transport due to the Iran war.
- **2021-05-12**: Colonial Pipeline Waiver — A targeted Jones Act waiver was issued following a major cyberattack on fuel infrastructure.
- **1920-06-05**: Jones Act Enacted — The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 is signed into law to protect the U.S. shipping industry.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Trump Issues 60-Day Jones Act Waiver to Mitigate War-Driven Oil Price Spikes
2026-03-18 20:33:22 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

President Trump has issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to lower domestic oil costs amid rising price pressures from the conflict with Iran. The move allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport petroleum products between U.S. ports, bypassing century-old protectionist shipping requirements.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/trump-jones-act-waiver-oil-iran-war

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