CORRECTIVE REPRINT
PRIOR PRINTER'S NO. 2563
PRINTER'S NO. 2569
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
562
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY VAZQUEZ, CRUZ, YOUNGBLOOD, O'BRIEN, DONATUCCI,
PASHINSKI, READSHAW, CALTAGIRONE, BIZZARRO, DRISCOLL,
J. HARRIS, D. COSTA, RYAN, SCHWEYER, BULLOCK, ROZZI, HILL-
EVANS, KINSEY, DAVIDSON AND CONKLIN, OCTOBER 12, 2017
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, OCTOBER 12, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Urging the President of the United States and the Acting
Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to extend the existing
waiver period of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also
referred to as the Jones Act, from 10 days to 365 days.
WHEREAS, On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria, a
strong Category 4 storm, made landfall in the United States
territory of Puerto Rico and has since been described as the
worst hurricane in the modern history of Puerto Rico; and
WHEREAS, With winds exceeding 150 miles per hour, Hurricane
Maria ravaged Puerto Rico and dumped torrential rains on the
island of 3.4 million United States citizens, which has resulted
in the widespread devastation of land, property and electricity
infrastructure and has left most residents without power and
potable drinking water; and
WHEREAS, While it is still unclear exactly how many lives
have been lost, it is estimated that Hurricane Maria has caused
between $40 billion and $85 billion in insured losses, according
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