I introduced legislation yesterday which would correct some longstanding abuses of our customs regulations and procedures. The general purpose of my bill is to eliminate the requirement for reimbursement by the traveler for all overtime inspection and quarantine services performed at designated ports of entry on Sundays and holidays. This bill will require the Government to provide. without reimbursement by the private parties involved. the necessary Federal. inspection agency servicessuch as customs. immigration. and agriculture foreign quarantineduring regular hours of duty on Sundays and the eight national holidays. Under present law and regulation. the traveler by boat and airplane. or commercial carrier. arriving during Sunday or holiday hours. must pay up to $60 to clear customs at many ports of entry. The fee is intended to compensate the customs collector for his overtime duties and inconvenience.
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