New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

SCR 25 — Urges Congress and President to permanently exempt Puerto Rico from Jones Act.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SSG

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Puerto Rico-urges Congress and President to permanently exempt from Jones Act

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 30, 2025

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SSG

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (117)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCR 25 do?
Puerto Rico-urges Congress and President to permanently exempt from Jones Act
Who sponsors SCR 25?
SCR 25 is sponsored by O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. (Republican), Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democrat), and Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. (Democrat).
What is the current status of SCR 25?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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