Bill > HR1268

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, in alignment with Presidential Proclamation 7219. Specifically, the bill amends two existing laws - the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Anti-Smuggling Act - to redefine "customs waters" as including both the territorial sea (as defined by Presidential Proclamation 5928) and the contiguous zone (as defined by Presidential Proclamation 7219). The modifications update the legal language to specify that the customs waters are determined in accordance with international law, replacing the previous definition of "four leagues" (approximately 12 nautical miles) with a more precise reference to the territorial sea and contiguous zone boundaries. The changes will take effect the day after the bill's enactment, effectively expanding the area where the United States can enforce customs regulations and maritime laws from 12 to 24 nautical miles offshore.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1268/all-info