H. R. 1268 aims to expand the extent of the United States' customs waters from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles beyond the country's baselines, aligning with a specific Presidential Proclamation. This bill proposes amendments to the Tariff Act of 1930 and the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make the area where the U.S. can check and control ships bigger, from 12 to 24 miles out in the ocean, to help keep the country's waters safe and protect against sneaky activities at sea.