HR 1998
119th Congress
House
International Affairs
Foreign property
International law and treaties
Marine and inland water transportation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sanctions
Visas and passports
Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025
Introduced: March 10, 2025
Introduced by:
Jackson, Jonathan L.
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 24, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 23, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 14 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H2845-2846)
Jun 23, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 14 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H2845-2846)
Jun 23, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 23, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1998.
Jun 23, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2845-2846, H2877-2878)
Jun 23, 2025
Mr. Burchett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | House · vote #172 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 392–14 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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