H.R. 529 · 118th Congress

Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

Introduced on Jan 25, 2023 by Michael Waltz (R-FL-6). 32 cosponsors, 4 of them from another party. Latest action (May 1, 2024): Received in the Senate.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jan 25, 2023
Cosponsors
32
4 from the other party
Policy area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

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.

Subjects

  • Customs enforcement
  • Geography and mapping
  • International law and treaties
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Michael WaltzR-FL-6Sponsor

Democrats · 4

Republicans · 28

Roll calls

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  1. On Passage
    Apr 30, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 402–6

History

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  1. Jan 25, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jan 25, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Jan 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  4. Nov 30, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Nov 30, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.
  6. Apr 2, 2024Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-436, Part I.
  7. Apr 2, 2024 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-436, Part I.
  8. Apr 2, 2024 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 361.
  9. Apr 5, 2024Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Ways and Means, H. Rept. 118-436, Part II.
  10. Apr 5, 2024 · HouseSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Ways and Means, H. Rept. 118-436, Part II.
  11. Apr 10, 2024 · HouseRules 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.
  12. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseRules 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.
  13. Apr 29, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1137. (consideration: CR H2689-2691)
  14. Apr 29, 2024 · HouseRule 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.
  15. Apr 29, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 529.
  16. Apr 29, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  17. Apr 29, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  18. Apr 30, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2712)
  19. Apr 30, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: 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)House · Roll call 155
  20. Apr 30, 2024 · HouseOn 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)House · Roll call 155
  21. Apr 30, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  22. May 1, 2024 · SenateReceived in the Senate.

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  1. KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE1 report
    $140K reported (all issues)

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