Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2025
This bill would extend U.S. customs enforcement authority from 12 to 24 nautical miles from shore. It amends the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Anti-Smuggling Act to align enforcement zones with existing international law limits (as established by Presidential Proclamations 5928 and 7219). Currently, customs agents can only act within 12 miles, but the bill would allow enforcement in the contiguous zone up to 24 miles to provide more time for interdiction. Congress states this change addresses modern vessel speeds, enabling U.S. Customs and Border Protection to better prevent violations of customs, fiscal, or immigration laws. The policy directly affects CBP operations in coastal waters.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Jan 23, 2025
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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