Bill > S3055

This bill, the "Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2021," seeks to extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamations 5928 and 7219. The bill cites findings that modern technology has improved the performance and speed of maritime vessels, making the 12-nautical-mile limit insufficient for law enforcement agents to interdict vessels violating U.S. laws. The bill aims to advance the law enforcement and public health interests of the United States by extending the customs waters to the limits permitted by international law.