The resolution memorializes Congress to amend the Jones Act, specifically to exempt the transportation of domestic liquefied natural gas (LNG) between U.S. ports from its regulations. The Jones Act, enacted in 1920, mandates that vessels transporting cargo between U.S. ports must be built, owned, and crewed by U.S. citizens, which has led to a shortage of compliant LNG tanker vessels. This shortage has significant implications for states like Connecticut and territories like Puerto Rico, where a substantial portion of electricity is generated from natural gas. The resolution highlights that the Jones Act has inadvertently increased the cost of LNG by as much as thirty percent, thereby affecting energy prices and availability.

The Connecticut General Assembly urges Congress to take action to alleviate these issues by passing legislation that would allow for the transportation of domestic LNG without the constraints of the Jones Act. The resolution has been reported favorably by the House Committee on Commerce and is expected to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities. A copy of the resolution will be sent to each member of the Connecticut congressional delegation to advocate for this change.