Bill · S. 221· Senate(119-S-221)
Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 1/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2025," seeks to extend the United States' customs waters. The proposal moves the limit from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States. This extension is intended to align with Presidential Proclamation 7219. The act amends both the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Anti-Smuggling Act to reflect these new boundaries. The changes are set to take effect the day after the bill is enacted.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+6
The bill extends the jurisdiction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to 24 nautical miles to better intercept vessels attempting to evade law enforcement.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Law Enforcement Capabilities: The bill aims to extend the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct law enforcement activities further out at sea. This is intended to help agents interdict vessels that are attempting to evade law enforcement or violate United States laws (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Improved Public Health and Law Enforcement: The extension of customs waters to the limits permitted by international law is intended to advance the law enforcement and public health interests of the United States (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Addressing Modern Maritime Speed: By extending the limit to 24 nautical miles, the bill addresses concerns that the previous 12-mile limit did not provide law enforcement agents with enough time to intercept modern, faster maritime vessels (Section 2(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed within the provided text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+6
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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