Unintended Consequences:
Here’s a weird one that I had never heard of before today: The Jones Act or The Merchant Marine Act of 1920.
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (P.L. 66-261), also known as the Jones Act, is a United States federal statute that provides for the promotion and maintenance of the American merchant marine.[1] Among other purposes, the law regulates maritime commerce in U.S. waters and between U.S. ports. Section 27 of the Jones Act deals with cabotage and requires that all goods transported by water between U.S. ports be carried on U.S.-flag ships, constructed in the United States, owned by U.S. citizens, and crewed by U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.[2] The act was introduced by Senator Wesley Jones.
As a result more trucks on the road and more traffic. Lots more.
Clearly a lobbying piece but, wow, that’s weird.
