The House would restate that the United States does not accept International Criminal Court authority. It also condemns ICC arrest warrant requests for two Israeli leaders and says the House strongly supports Israel.
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Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Latest action on H.Res. 9: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. foreign policy debates, Israel, and U.S. dealings with the International Criminal Court. It does not directly change what private people, states, schools, or employers must do. Its effect is mostly a formal message from the House about ICC authority and support for Israel.
Why this matters: This matters because it puts the House on record against ICC authority and in support of Israel during a major legal dispute. The resolution does not change law, but it may shape how U.S. leaders talk about the ICC. It may also be used in debates about war crimes, international courts, Israel, and U.S. treaty obligations. How other countries or international groups would react is not stated in the resolution.
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Officially: Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
The House would restate that the United States does not accept International Criminal Court authority. It also condemns ICC arrest warrant requests for two Israeli leaders and says the House strongly supports Israel.
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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (1/3/2025)
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