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Title: Sanction Sea Pirates Act

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that 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.

Highlights:

  • 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 (Sec. 4).

  • Establishes civil and criminal penalties to individuals who violate, attempt to violate, conspire to violate, or cause a violation of the regulations promulgated to carry out such sanctions (Sec. 4).

NOTE: THIS LEGISLATION NEEDED A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE TO PASS

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