H. R. 529 aims to extend the area known as the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles. This extension aligns with international law as specified in Presidential Proclamation 7219. The bill amends sections of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make the area where U.S. customs rules apply in the ocean twice as big, from 12 miles to 24 miles out from the shore, to match a rule the President announced.