S. 221 seeks to expand the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles, as outlined in Presidential Proclamation 7219. The bill highlights the need for this expansion due to advancements in maritime technology, which have increased the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the rules about how far out into the ocean the United States can check ships and make sure they're not breaking any U.S. laws, moving from 12 miles to 24 miles. This means that people in boats will have to follow U.S. rules even when they're a bit farther from the shore.