States and local governments could lose federal grants if they help the International Criminal Court arrest certain allied officials. The ban would last four years unless the President certifies that the help is essential to U.S. national security.
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American Allies Protection Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on S. 3273: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects state, territorial, D.C., and local governments that might help the International Criminal Court with arrests or detentions. It also affects law enforcement agencies that rely on federal grant money. Foreign officials from NATO countries and major non-NATO allies would receive added protection from ICC-related arrests in the United States.
Why this matters: This bill could make state and local governments think twice before helping the International Criminal Court with cases involving close U.S. allies. A single covered action could put federal grant money at risk for four years. The bill also affects a bigger policy question: how far the United States should go to protect allied officials from international court action. Its real effect would depend on how often these ICC situations arise and how the President uses the waiver power.
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Officially: American Allies Protection Act
States and local governments could lose federal grants if they help the International Criminal Court arrest certain allied officials. The ban would last four years unless the President certifies that the help is essential to U.S. national security.
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Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
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Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (11/20/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
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House Review
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Passed Both Chambers
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