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Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

USA118th CongressHR-529| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2024
Michael Waltz

Michael Waltz

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (32)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5852
Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
Jan 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 30, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 30, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.
Apr 2, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 361.
Apr 2, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-436, Part I.
Apr 5, 2024
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Ways and Means, H. Rept. 118-436, Part II.
Apr 10, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1125 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 7888 and one hour of general debate on H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit provided on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.
Apr 12, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1137 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.
Apr 29, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1137. (consideration: CR H2689-2691)
Apr 29, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.
Apr 29, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 529.
Apr 29, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 29, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 529, the Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 529 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (MO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 30, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2712)
Apr 30, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 402 - 6 (Roll no. 155). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/29/2024 CR H2689-2690)
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Apr 30, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2024
Received in the Senate.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5852
    Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act


  • January 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • November 30, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 30, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.


  • April 2, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 361.


  • April 2, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-436, Part I.


  • April 5, 2024
    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Ways and Means, H. Rept. 118-436, Part II.


  • April 10, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1125 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 7888 and one hour of general debate on H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit provided on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.


  • April 12, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1137 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.


  • April 29, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1137. (consideration: CR H2689-2691)


  • April 29, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.


  • April 29, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 529.


  • April 29, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • April 29, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 529, the Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 529 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (MO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • April 30, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2712)


  • April 30, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 402 - 6 (Roll no. 155). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/29/2024 CR H2689-2690)
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  • April 30, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 1, 2024
    Received in the Senate.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-1125: 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.
  • HRES 118-1137: 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.
  • S 118-71: Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2023
Customs enforcementGeography and mappingInternational law and treatiesMarine and coastal resources, fisheries

Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

USA118th CongressHR-529| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2024
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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5852
Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
Jan 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 30, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 30, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.
Apr 2, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 361.
Apr 2, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-436, Part I.
Apr 5, 2024
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Ways and Means, H. Rept. 118-436, Part II.
Apr 10, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1125 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 7888 and one hour of general debate on H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit provided on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.
Apr 12, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1137 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.
Apr 29, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1137. (consideration: CR H2689-2691)
Apr 29, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.
Apr 29, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 529.
Apr 29, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 29, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 529, the Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 529 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (MO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 30, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2712)
Apr 30, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 402 - 6 (Roll no. 155). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/29/2024 CR H2689-2690)
View Vote
Apr 30, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2024
Received in the Senate.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5852
    Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act


  • January 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • November 30, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 30, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.


  • April 2, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 361.


  • April 2, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-436, Part I.


  • April 5, 2024
    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Ways and Means, H. Rept. 118-436, Part II.


  • April 10, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1125 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 7888 and one hour of general debate on H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit provided on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.


  • April 12, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1137 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.


  • April 29, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1137. (consideration: CR H2689-2691)


  • April 29, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.


  • April 29, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 529.


  • April 29, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • April 29, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 529, the Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 529 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (MO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • April 30, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2712)


  • April 30, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 402 - 6 (Roll no. 155). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/29/2024 CR H2689-2690)
    View Vote


  • April 30, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 1, 2024
    Received in the Senate.
Michael Waltz

Michael Waltz

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (32)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-1125: 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.
  • HRES 118-1137: 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.
  • S 118-71: Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Customs enforcementGeography and mappingInternational law and treatiesMarine and coastal resources, fisheries