H.R. 1998 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025
H.R. 1998 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 10, 2025, sponsored by Jonathan L. Jackson with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 10, 2025
- Passed the HouseJun 23, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Jun 24, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 23, 2025 · Passed392–14
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Sanction Sea Pirates ActHouse · Jun 23, 2025
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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