On the recordApril 29, 2024
Mr. Speaker, in closing, as you have heard, this legislation has full bipartisan support of the Ways and Means Committee and beyond, and support from CBP's Air and Marine Operations. It is critical that we give AMO the authorities it needs to effectively combat transnational criminal organizations. Extending customs waters to 24 nautical miles would allow AMO to exercise its law enforcement authority and both protect human life and our communities by helping AMO secure our borders. Mr. Speaker, I once again encourage my colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.





