Piracy.
piracy
Congress has the power to punish piracy and felonies that are committed on the high seas. This power is given to them by the constitution of the United States.
When in high seas, Pirates and felonies are punished by the Congress. According to the current statue, if piracy is committed on sea, they can be imprisoned for life.
the u.s. congress
Biscuits and Gravy
Punish criminals
Powers of Congress is listed in Article 1 of the Constitution. The ability to tax, to borrow money, to regulate trade, create rules for naturalization, to coin money, to punish counterfeit, the Post Office, to promote progress of science, create lesser courts, define piracy, and to declare war.
When it is legal
trying to impeach the official
Jefferson asked congress to pass trade laws to punish Britain and France
Congress can declare war, lay and collect taxes, and they pass laws. They also define the punishments for piracy, counterfeiting, and treason.