Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2024

This bill establishes a limited exception to coastwise laws to allow foreign-flag freight vessels to transport merchandise domestically to or from a port in the noncontiguous United States. The bill also addresses various issues related to foreign-flag freight vessels engaged in coastwise trade (i.e., domestic waterborne trade between U.S. ports).

Learn about this bill’s status and read its full summary in the Pocket Congress app.