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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1268· House(119-HR-1268)

Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

Rep. Salazar
Age: 65 years
Florida
Introduced
2/12/2025
Last activity
2/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Maria Salazar
Cosponsors
Republican - 24Democrat - 4
Foreign Trade and International Finance
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act'', seeks to change how customs waters are defined. It aims to extend these waters from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States. This change is intended to be consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219. The act amends both the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Anti-Smuggling Act. These changes would take effect the day after the act is enacted.

Yes

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+5

    Expanding the limits of customs waters provides broader maritime jurisdiction for enforcement against smuggling and illegal entry.

The opposite

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-2

    The expansion of customs waters may increase enforcement presence and surveillance of maritime routes used by immigrants.