Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2024

The Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2024 requires the U.S. President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals or entities that knowingly engage in piracy, as defined by U.S. law. Key mechanisms include blocking their assets within U.S. jurisdiction and denying visas or entry to the United States. Exceptions apply for humanitarian aid, compliance with international agreements, and national security operations. The bill targets the recent surge in piracy off Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden, which Congress links to heightened Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.