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US HR9

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andy Biggs

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Reaffirms the U.S. is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC)

  • Condemns the ICC Prosecutor's May 20, 2024 arrest warrant applications against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

  • Reiterates unwavering support for Israel's right to defend itself and its leaders from international legal actions

  • Notes that President Clinton signed the Rome Statute on December 31, 2000, but never submitted it to the Senate for ratification, and the Bush administration announced on May 6, 2002 that the U.S. does not intend to become a party

Legislative Description

Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.

International affairs

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

1/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs1/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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