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Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
5/24/2024, 1:42 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 529
Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
This bill extends the customs waters territory of the United States.
Under current law, customs waters means waters within four leagues of the coast of the United States. This bill revises the definition to include (1) the territorial sea of the United States to the limits permitted by international law in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 5928, dated December 27, 1988, that extended such limits to 12 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States; and (2) the contiguous zone of the United States to the limits permitted by international law in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 7219, dated September 2, 1999, that extended such limits to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 529
Bill HR 529 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2023. Bill HR 529 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 25, 2023. Bill HR 529's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of May 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 529
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
32Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
28Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 529
Primary Policy Focus
Foreign Trade and International FinancePotential Impact Areas
- Customs enforcement
- Geography and mapping
- International law and treaties
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 529
Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
To extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219.
Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 529
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7888) to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 529) to extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1112) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1117) opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.
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