Exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act.
The Jones Act is a protectionist law dating back to the 1920s that requires all interstate commerce within the United States be conducted on U.S.-owned, crewed, and manufactured ships. This restriction has made essential goods such as food less affordable for Puerto Rico's residents.
As a result of higher prices for goods, the law's effect on competitiveness, and lost jobs, the Jones Act has been shown to cost Puerto Rican consumers $1.5 billion per year. In addition, the Jones Act could have delayed delivery of aid to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Puerto Rico needs to be exempted from the Jones Act. Correcting this situation would not only help consumers on the island, but could also prevent loss of life in the event of future natural disasters.