Legislative Update: Customs, Exports, Fish

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Customs. H.R. 9565 (introduced June 30 by Rep. Schweikert, R-Ariz.) would direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to implement large-scale, non-intrusive inspection technology at land ports of entry identified as high-risk.

Exports. H.R. 9517 (introduced June 29 by Rep. Huizenga, R-Mich., would amend the Arms Export Control Act to modify a limitation relating to export and transfers of defense articles and services under the Australia-United Kingdom-U.S. partnership.

Fish. H.R. 9507 (introduced June 29 by Rep. Begich, R-Alaska) would combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing at its sources globally.