Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025
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Topic: International Affairs
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D) - IL
Summary
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.
Legislative Subjects
Foreign property; International Affairs; International law and treaties; Marine and inland water transportation; Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents; Sanctions; Visas and passports
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2025-06-24
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