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Easing Shipping Rules for Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief

This act temporarily lifts certain shipping restrictions to speed up the delivery of humanitarian aid and supplies to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona. This allows vessels to deliver essential goods more quickly, which is crucial for recovery and supporting residents affected by the disaster.
Key points
Vessels providing relief to Puerto Rico can get temporary exemptions from certain shipping rules (Jones Act).
Exemption requests must be processed within 72 hours; no response means approval.
Exemptions are valid for up to one year or until the President's declared major disaster expires.
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Print number: 117_S_4999
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2022-09-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Puerto Rico Recovery Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4999.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Vessels providing relief to Puerto Rico can get temporary exemptions from certain shipping rules (Jones Act).
  • Exemption requests must be processed within 72 hours; no response means approval.
  • Exemptions are valid for up to one year or until the President's declared major disaster expires.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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