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substantiveJun 23, 2025 · House roll call · passage · Result: Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1998 — Sanction Sea Pirates Act

Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025

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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Roll-call breakdown

Yea392

Democrat: 190 · Independent: 1 · Republican: 201

Nay14

Democrat: 7 · Republican: 7

Present0

Not Voting25

Democrat: 15 · Republican: 10

How each member voted (431)

Yea (392)

Nay (14)

Not Voting (25)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.