Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025
Official title: To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons engaged in piracy, and for other purposes.
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How Congress Voted
Passed the HouseWhat Happened in Congress?
June 23, 2025
- HousePassed 392 to 14
Where the Bill Stands
- Introduced, done
- Committee, done
- Floor Vote, done
- Outcome, current stage
How Congress Voted
How Congress Voted
How Congress VotedOfficial Record406members of the House voted
392 Yea, 14 Nay, 0 Present
25 Not Voting
- Yea
- Nay
- Present
- Not Voting
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 202 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Democrat | 190 | 7 | 0 | 15 |
| Total | 392 | 14 | 0 | 25 |
Republican
- Yea
- 202
- Nay
- 7
- Present
- 0
- Not Voting
- 10
Democrat
- Yea
- 190
- Nay
- 7
- Present
- 0
- Not Voting
- 15
House roll call vote, June 23, 2025
How Each Member Voted
House: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Yea 392
Nay 14
What This Bill Does
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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Timeline
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- House floor actionsMr. Burchett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Floor Vote
- Passed the House
- House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Library of CongressIntroduced in House
- House floor actionsReferred 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.
- Introduced
- Committee
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