Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025
Type and Bill Number: HR.1998
Congress Number: 119
Status: Passed House
Last Status Update: Mon, 23 Jun 2025
Chamber: House of Representatives
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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.