H.R. 1998 · Passed House · International Affairs

Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025

Sponsor: Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL)

What it does

• Requires the President to impose visa-blocking and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign person the President determines knowingly engages in piracy.
• Applies civil and criminal penalties to those who violate, attempt or conspire to violate, or cause a violation of the sanctions regulations.
• Covers both individuals and entities.

Official 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.

Latest action

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

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations