Updated Bill Summary - Bill HR 7523 - Repeal Hague Invasion Act Bill 117 HR 7523, also known as the Repeal Hague Invasion Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of repealing the Hague Invasion Act. The Hague Invasion Act, passed in 2002, authorizes the use of military force to free any American or allied personnel detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands. The Repeal Hague Invasion Act seeks to overturn this authorization, arguing that it undermines the United States' commitment to international law and the ICC's ability to hold individuals accountable for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Supporters of the bill argue that the US should not be exempt from the jurisdiction of the ICC and that the Hague Invasion Act sets a dangerous precedent for other countries to disregard international law. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that the ICC is biased against the US and its allies and that the Hague Invasion Act is necessary to protect American personnel from politically motivated prosecutions. They also argue that the US should prioritize its national sovereignty over international institutions. The Repeal Hague Invasion Act has sparked a heated debate in Congress, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle voicing their opinions on the issue. It remains to be seen whether the bill will garner enough support to pass and potentially change the US's stance on the ICC and international law.

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