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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accede to the Rome Statute and become a full member of the International Criminal Court.
12/29/2022, 11:18 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1058
Bill 117 H.Res. 1058, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accede to the Rome Statute and become a full member of the International Criminal Court," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution urges the United States to join the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court (ICC), and become a full member of the ICC.
The Rome Statute is an international treaty that created the ICC, a court that has jurisdiction over individuals accused of committing genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. The United States signed the Rome Statute in 2000 under President Bill Clinton, but later withdrew its signature in 2002 under President George W. Bush.
The resolution argues that joining the ICC would demonstrate the United States' commitment to upholding international law and promoting accountability for serious crimes. Supporters of the resolution believe that US membership in the ICC would strengthen the court's ability to hold perpetrators of atrocities accountable and deter future crimes. Opponents of the resolution argue that joining the ICC could undermine US sovereignty and subject US citizens to politically motivated prosecutions. They also raise concerns about the ICC's effectiveness and impartiality in handling cases. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1058 calls for the United States to reconsider its stance on the ICC and consider rejoining the Rome Statute to support international efforts to combat impunity for grave crimes. The resolution does not have the force of law but expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives on this important issue.
The Rome Statute is an international treaty that created the ICC, a court that has jurisdiction over individuals accused of committing genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. The United States signed the Rome Statute in 2000 under President Bill Clinton, but later withdrew its signature in 2002 under President George W. Bush.
The resolution argues that joining the ICC would demonstrate the United States' commitment to upholding international law and promoting accountability for serious crimes. Supporters of the resolution believe that US membership in the ICC would strengthen the court's ability to hold perpetrators of atrocities accountable and deter future crimes. Opponents of the resolution argue that joining the ICC could undermine US sovereignty and subject US citizens to politically motivated prosecutions. They also raise concerns about the ICC's effectiveness and impartiality in handling cases. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1058 calls for the United States to reconsider its stance on the ICC and consider rejoining the Rome Statute to support international efforts to combat impunity for grave crimes. The resolution does not have the force of law but expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives on this important issue.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1058
This resolution expresses that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accede to the Rome Statute and become a full member of the International Criminal Court.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1058
Bill HRES 1058 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 14, 2022. Bill HRES 1058 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 14, 2022. Bill HRES 1058's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of April 14, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1058
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
18Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1058
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1058
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accede to the Rome Statute and become a full member of the International Criminal Court.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accede to the Rome Statute and become a full member of the International Criminal Court.
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