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Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025
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Summary of Bill HR 1998
Bill 119 hr 1998, also known as the "Piracy Sanctions Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to impose sanctions on foreign individuals or entities involved in acts of piracy. The bill seeks to address the issue of piracy, which poses a threat to international maritime trade and security.
Under this bill, the US government would be required to identify and impose sanctions on foreign persons who are found to be engaged in acts of piracy. These sanctions could include financial penalties, travel restrictions, and asset freezes. The goal of these sanctions is to deter individuals and entities from participating in acts of piracy and to hold them accountable for their actions.
In addition to imposing sanctions, the bill also includes provisions for the US government to work with international partners to address the issue of piracy. This could involve coordinating efforts to combat piracy, sharing information and intelligence, and providing assistance to countries affected by piracy. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1998 aims to strengthen the US government's response to piracy and to promote international cooperation in addressing this global challenge. By imposing sanctions on individuals and entities engaged in piracy, the bill seeks to deter future acts of piracy and protect international maritime trade and security.
Under this bill, the US government would be required to identify and impose sanctions on foreign persons who are found to be engaged in acts of piracy. These sanctions could include financial penalties, travel restrictions, and asset freezes. The goal of these sanctions is to deter individuals and entities from participating in acts of piracy and to hold them accountable for their actions.
In addition to imposing sanctions, the bill also includes provisions for the US government to work with international partners to address the issue of piracy. This could involve coordinating efforts to combat piracy, sharing information and intelligence, and providing assistance to countries affected by piracy. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1998 aims to strengthen the US government's response to piracy and to promote international cooperation in addressing this global challenge. By imposing sanctions on individuals and entities engaged in piracy, the bill seeks to deter future acts of piracy and protect international maritime trade and security.
Congressional Summary of HR 1998
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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Current Status of Bill HR 1998
Bill HR 1998 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 24, 2025. Bill HR 1998 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2025. Bill HR 1998's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of June 24, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1998
Total Number of Sponsors
13Democrat Sponsors
13Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1998
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Foreign property
- International law and treaties
- Marine and inland water transportation
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Sanctions
- Visas and passports
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1998
To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons engaged in piracy, and for other purposes.
To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons engaged in piracy, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1998
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