HB1998Introduced in the House
Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025
Introduced by Jonathan Jackson, District IL-1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons engaged in piracy, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 24, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended RC# 172 · June 23, 2025
392
Yes
14
No
25
Absent or Not Voting
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | Yes |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Absent |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | Absent |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
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.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Mr. Burchett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2845-2846, H2877-2878)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1998.
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.
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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