A bill providing for an orderly phase-in of the coastwise laws with respect to the passenger trade between the United States and the Virgin Islands of the United States.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Makes the coastwise laws applicable to the transportation of passengers between the United States and the Virgin Islands. Sets forth a schedule for the phase-in of such laws. Increases the penalty (from $200 to $1,000 per passenger) for foreign vessels transporting passengers between ports or places in the United States.…