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Extends U.S. customs waters from 12 to 24 nautical miles from U.S. baselines.

The Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2025 extends 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. This extension aims to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with sufficient time to interdict vessels that may violate U.S. laws or evade law enforcement agents. The bill aligns with customary international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.