Passed House. Latest step, Jun 24, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The House passed it 392–14.In the House, Iowa's representatives split: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks did not vote, Zachary Nunn yes. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 2 new provisions of its own.
How this bill changes the law
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H.R. 1998 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jun 24, 2025).
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Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.
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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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 10, 2025).
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Jun 23, 2025Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Mar 10, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress