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119th Congress · House

Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025

Subjects: Foreign property · International law and treaties · Marine and inland water transportation · Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents · Sanctions · Visas and passports · International Affairs

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign person (individual or entity).
  • House passed it on Jun 23, 2025 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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