H.R. 1998: Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-10 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-24 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-03-10):
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.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Brad Sherman | D CA 2025-03-18 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2025-03-18 |
| Jim Costa | D CA 2025-03-18 |
| Young Kim | R CA 2025-04-08 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1998 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1998?
H.R. 1998 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1998 are available on congress.gov.
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