in control—are large enough to warrant an extension of the exclusive maritime zones beyond the existing boundary of 12 miles from disputed features in the South China Sea. (6) The United States Navy has routinely conducted freedom of navigation operations within 12 miles of disputed features in the South China Sea. (7) On February 24, 2016, Admiral Harris stated that these operations [freedom of navigation operations] are an important military tool to demonstrate America’s commitment to the rule of law, including the fundamental concept of freedom of navigation . (b) Sense of congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the United States should condemn any assertion that limits the right to freedom of navigation and overflight