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Official title: HR 1998: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
A fast-track vote to pass it: 40 minutes of debate, no floor amendments. Needs two-thirds.
SourceBill passed: 386 yes, 13 no, 24 not voting
, HR 1998
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Official source: clerk.house.gov(opens in a new tab)Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025
Topic: International Affairs
What the 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.
Source: Congressional Research Service summary