HR 5852
Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
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Bill overview
This bill amends U.S. law to expand the area considered ‘customs waters’ around the United States. Currently, customs waters extend only four nautical miles from the coastline. This legislation increases that distance to 24 nautical miles, encompassing the territorial sea and contiguous zone, as defined by international law and Presidential Proclamations. The changes aim to strengthen efforts to combat smuggling and regulate trade activities in these broader waters.
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Primary sponsor
Michael Waltz
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Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] Rescom. González-Colón
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