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The Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025 imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities involved in piracy, including asset blocking and visa restrictions, while allowing for exceptions and presidential waivers for national security interests.
Jonathan Jackson
Representative
IL
Jonathan Jackson
Representative
IL
The "Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025" aims to combat piracy, particularly off the Somali coast and in the Gulf of Aden, by imposing sanctions on foreign individuals and entities involved in these activities. These sanctions include asset blocking and visa restrictions, with exceptions for humanitarian aid and U.S. national security interests. The President is granted the authority to implement these sanctions and may waive them if deemed crucial to U.S. national security.
Recognizes the 159th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which established equal legal protection for all citizens regardless of race.
Jonathan Jackson
Representative
IL
Jonathan Jackson
Representative
IL
This bill recognizes the 159th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the first federal law defining citizenship and ensuring equal legal protection. It acknowledges the act's importance in counteracting discriminatory laws and its influence on subsequent constitutional amendments. The bill emphasizes the need to uphold the rule of law to protect the rights of all Americans.