HR 1998 119th Congress House In Committee

Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. · Jun 24, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025 This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign person (individual or entity) that the President determines knowingly engages in piracy. The bill also applies civil and criminal penalties to persons that violate, attempt to violate, conspire to violate, or cause a violation of the regulations promulgated to carry out such sanctions.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]
Independent · IL
Cosponsors (4)
Rep. ShermanRep. LawlerRep. CostaRep. Kim
Floor Vote
Passed House · Jun 1, 2025
202
Yea · 92%
7
Nay · 8%
10
Not Voting

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