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US HR529

Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act


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Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
11/30/2023
Crossed Over
05/01/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT 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 extends 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. It amends the definition of "customs waters" in the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Anti-Smuggling Act to include the territorial sea and the contiguous zone of the United States, as defined by international law. The amendments made by this bill will take effect the day after the date of enactment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (33)

Last Action

Received in the Senate. (on 05/01/2024)

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