HR 1268 · 119th Congress

Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

This bill extends how far out into the ocean the United States can enforce its customs laws and regulations. Currently, U.S. customs authority extends 12 nautical miles from the American coastline. This bill would double that distance to 24 nautical miles, bringing it in line with international maritime law standard…

Sponsor

Salazar, Maria Elvira (R-Florida)

Introduced

2025-02-12

Policy area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.