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US HR9
Resolution
Status
1/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andy Biggs
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AI Summary
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Reaffirms the U.S. is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
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Condemns the ICC Prosecutor's May 20, 2024 arrest warrant applications against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant
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Reiterates unwavering support for Israel's right to defend itself and its leaders from international legal actions
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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