act. the people in puerto rico, 3.5 million americans right now, are suffering and many of them want the elimination, a waiver of what's called the jones act. the president said that's not happening. > right, exactly. for people who don't nope what it is, it essentially is shipping restrictions at u.s. ports that essentially says that only ships that are owned, operated by americans can essentially go from port to port delivering aid. >> has to have an american flag. >> exactly. but what people in puerto rico, members on capitol hill are calling for is for that to be waived so that even foreign vessels could come in and bring in supplies. they're saying they want it expedited. they believe that they will be able to get access cheaper supplies if this is waived. the jones act is waived. department of homeland security today telling us they are reviewing the request from members in congress. they haven't made a decision yet. they simply say their hands are tied. here's why. the only way they can waive they