HR. 1268In Committee
Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Extend the statutory definition of U.S. customs waters to 24 nautical miles from U.S. baselines, aligning it with the territorial sea and contiguous zone recognized in presidential proclamations
Key points
- Amend customs waters definition
- Authorize 24 nautical mile boundary
- Extend customs waters limits
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-12 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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