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

1/16/2025, 9:26 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 9

Bill 119 HRES 9, also known as the Reaffirmation of US Non-Participation in the International Criminal Court, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to reaffirm that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court (ICC), and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the ICC over US citizens.

The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting US sovereignty and ensuring that US citizens are not subject to the jurisdiction of an international court without their consent. It also highlights concerns about the potential for politically motivated prosecutions and the lack of accountability and transparency within the ICC.

The resolution calls on the US government to continue to actively oppose any efforts to subject US citizens to the jurisdiction of the ICC and to take all necessary measures to protect US sovereignty and national security interests. It also urges other countries to respect the US position on the ICC and to refrain from cooperating with the court in cases involving US citizens. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 9 reaffirms the US government's longstanding position of non-participation in the ICC and underscores the importance of protecting US sovereignty and the rights of US citizens.

Congressional Summary of HRES 9

This resolution 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. 

Current Status of Bill HRES 9

Bill HRES 9 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HRES 9 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025.  Bill HRES 9's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 9

Total Number of Sponsors
8
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
8
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 9

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 9

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