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ConcernedCitizen13 t1_ivfwrgc wrote

Because the Jones Act (ancient piece of crap federal legislation) prevents us from importing gas from the Gulf or other domestic sources. And Russia is decimating Ukraine, which has disrupted the entire energy sector.

Until we get rid of the Jones Act, Ukraine defeats Russia, or we transition to natural energy sources, we will have high prices.

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modernhomeowner t1_ivggxqz wrote

The Jones act prevents a foreign vessel from transporting goods between US ports. Kind of like modern day rules that protect US labor, like the recent change in the Build Back Better plan to eliminate EV credits on cars not made in North America. The passenger vessel services act, which was modeled after the Jones act was suspended last year so cruise ships not registered in the US could take tourists to Alaska without a midway stop in Canada, when Canada was shutdown to tourists. So, it's not a far reach to suspend that provision of the Jones Act as there is now precedence to do so. Just need Markey or Warren to propose it, like Murkowski did for Alaska - it received unanimous vote by the way.

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ConcernedCitizen13 t1_ivhgauc wrote

Good to know! How do we get that to happen?

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modernhomeowner t1_ivhiq4p wrote

Markey or Warren have to step up. I certainly do not see Markey doing it because this is somewhat Pro fossil fuel, and Warren likes to talk more than she likes to provide action, so we're pretty much screwed.

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ConcernedCitizen13 t1_ivi9zuw wrote

It's not pro fossil fuels though. It's pro consumer. We need more renewable energy, but that takes time to build. In the meantime us buying gas from foreign countries makes no sense when the United States is one of the largest suppliers of natural gas, including liquid natural gas. There are no liquid natural gas tankers made in the United States, which is why the Jones act prevents us from getting natural gas from within our own country.

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