H.R. 1998 · 119th Congress

Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025

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Introduced: 3/10/2025

Current status: In committee

Introduced by: Jonathan L. Jackson (D · IL-01)

Bill ID: 119hr1998

Latest official action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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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: BILLSUM · Summary date: 3/10/2025

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