New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

SCR 25: Urges Congress and President to permanently exempt Puerto Rico from Jones Act.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Plain-language summary

SCR 25 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Urges Congress and President to permanently exempt Puerto Rico from Jones Act. Primary sponsor: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic), Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic); Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.