House Republican Leaders Urge Trump to Let Jones Act Waivers Expire as Scheduled in August

U.S. House Republican leaders are urging President Trump to let Jones Act waivers expire on August 16, 2026, as scheduled, rather than extending them further following the Iran conflict. The expiration of these waivers would end foreign-flagged vessel access to U.S. coastal trade routes, potentially affecting fuel and cargo movements between domestic ports.