The Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2024 authorizes the President to impose sanctions against foreign individuals and organizations engaged in piracy on the high seas. The bill responds to a recent surge in pirate attacks off the Somali coast and in the Gulf of Aden, particularly since late 2023, which have disrupted global shipping and endangered seafarers. Sanctions include freezing assets located in or controlled by U.S. persons and denying visas or entry to the United States, with existing visas revoked immediately. The legislation includes exceptions for humanitarian assistance, such as food and medicine, and allows the President to waive sanctions if deemed crucial to national security with 15 days' notice to Congress. The bill provides no specific funding or timeline for implementation, instead directing the President to use existing authorities under international economic law to carry out the sanctions.
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