Home Administration Trump temporarily lifts Jones Act to bolster Puerto Rico relief Administration Trump temporarily lifts Jones Act to bolster Puerto Rico relief By mshelbourne@thehill.com Melanie Zanona - September 28, 2017 21 0 SHARE Facebook Twitter The White House announced early Thursday that President Trump has agreed to waive the Jones Act, which will temporarily lift shipping restrictions on Puerto Rico and enable the hurricane-ravaged island to receive necessary aid.The waiver from the…