US HB2009

Establishes an Office of Global Criminal Justice within the Department of State, with organizational placement at the Secretary's discretion

Office advises on atrocities including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, and assists in formulating U.S. prevention and accountability policy

Coordinates U.S. positions on international and hybrid courts prosecuting atrocities, and works with foreign governments, international organizations, and NGOs to establish commissions of inquiry and tribunals

Serves as point of contact for international tribunals and represents the State Department on interagency entities addressing genocide and atrocities

Led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate