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

Introduced Jan 3, 2025Latest action Jan 3, 2025International Affairs

Plain-English summary

This measure reaffirms that the United States in not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The resolution also (1) condemns the ICC's issuance of arrest warrant applications for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, and (2) supports Israel's right to defend itself and its leaders from unwarranted international legal actions.

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People and recorded decisions

Sponsors, Cosponsors & House Votes

Andy Biggs

Sponsor · Republican · AZ

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Official Subjects

International AffairsFederal officialsInternational law and treatiesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationMiddle EastSpecialized courtsIsrael

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