Southeast Louisiana leads U.S. in Jones Act jobs, report says

A Harvey Gulf multipurpose field support vessel working in the Gulf of Mexico. Harvey Gulf International Marine is a Louisiana company. Eastern Shipbuilding Group photo

According to a recent Transportation Institute report on the Jones Act’s national security and economic benefits, Louisiana’s first district supports the greatest number of maritime jobs in the U.S.

“Supporting 33,590 jobs in Louisiana’s First Congressional District and generating nearly $9 billion in economic impact, the Jones Act is not only a vital piece of America’s national security strategy, but a pillar of economic strength and job creation for the district,” House Republican Whip Steve...

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