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

Bill 118 HRES 1253, also known as the Reaffirmation of US Non-Participation in the Rome Statute and International Criminal Court Jurisdiction, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to reaffirm the United States' stance as not being a party to the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court (ICC), and to assert that the US does not recognize the jurisdiction of the ICC.

The bill highlights the US government's longstanding position of not being bound by the Rome Statute, which it believes infringes on its sovereignty and could potentially subject US citizens, including military personnel, to prosecution by an international court without their consent. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting US interests and ensuring that US citizens are not subject to the jurisdiction of the ICC.

If passed, Bill 118 HRES 1253 would serve as a formal declaration of the US government's position on the Rome Statute and the ICC, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining its independence and sovereignty in matters of international law. The bill is part of ongoing efforts by some members of Congress to assert US sovereignty and protect US citizens from potential prosecution by international bodies such as the ICC.