Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved a law that allows prison sentences of up to 20 years for anyone who promotes or finances piracy or blockades.
The law, which includes "other international crimes", comes after recent U.S. actions against Venezuelan oil shipments.
The U.S. Coast Guard seized a sanctioned supertanker carrying Venezuelan crude earlier this month and attempted to intercept two other vessels linked to Venezuela over the weekend, U.S. officials said.
The draft "Law to Guarantee Freedom of Navigation and Commerce Against Piracy, Blockades, and Other International Illicit Acts" was introduced by lawmaker Giuseppe Alessandrello.
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said the bill will be sent to the executive for approval and will take effect once published in the Official Gazette.
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