The purpose of this legislation is to expand the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the country's baselines. This change aligns with a previous Presidential Proclamation and aims to enhance the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to enforce laws related to customs, immigration, and public health. Key provisions of the legislation include the formal extension of U.S. customs waters, which will now include areas up to 24 nautical miles from the baselines. This extension allows U.S.