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HR 1998 · 119th Congress · House

Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025

In committee
IntroducedMar 10, 2025
Policy areaInternational Affairs
Cosponsors4
What this bill is intended to do

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.

Latest action

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

How Congress voted · House roll call 172 · Jun 23, 2025
392 Yea14 Nay25 Not voting

Passed

How each party voted
Republicans201–7
Democrats190–7
Independents1–0

Revealed positions from the official roll call.

C66

The Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025 aims to impose sanctions on foreign individuals engaged in piracy. It outlines specific sanctions, exceptions, and implementation measures, while providing a waiver option for national security interests. The bill focuses on addressing piracy and its impact on global shipping markets.

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