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US S71

US S71
Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2023


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Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
01/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL 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 Proclamation 7219.

AI Summary

This bill aims 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 used to violate U.S. laws or evade law enforcement, and that extending the customs waters to the limits permitted by international law will advance the law enforcement and public health interests of the United States.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 01/25/2023)

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