The century-old Jones Act faces a six-figure digital attack launched Wednesday by an advocacy group tied to billionaire Charles Koch as foreign ships challenge the domestic maritime industry.
Americans for Prosperity aims to convince congressional Republicans to repeal the 1920 law that requires only US-flagged, crewed, owned, and built ships may move cargo between domestic ports. Display ads targeting GOP lawmakers and their districts supplement lobbying by the group.
“It’s time to repeal this once and for all, and save Americans at the gas station and the grocery store,” said Kent Strang, managing director for Americans for Prosperity, who said ...