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A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons of the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies, and for other purposes.

6/13/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4484

Bill 118 s 4484, also known as the "International Criminal Court Sanctions Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to impose sanctions on foreign individuals associated with the International Criminal Court (ICC) who are involved in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting any protected person of the United States and its allies. The bill is designed to target individuals who may be seen as infringing on the sovereignty of the United States and its allies by taking action against their citizens or military personnel.

The sanctions outlined in the bill could include asset freezes, travel bans, and other punitive measures against those individuals identified as violating the rights of protected persons. The bill also includes provisions for reporting on the implementation of these sanctions and for the President to waive or terminate them under certain circumstances.

The purpose of this legislation is to protect the interests and rights of US citizens and military personnel from potential prosecution or interference by the ICC. It reflects concerns about the jurisdiction and actions of the ICC in relation to US and allied personnel, and seeks to deter any efforts by foreign individuals associated with the ICC to target or harm these individuals. Overall, Bill 118 s 4484 is a targeted measure aimed at addressing specific concerns about the actions of the ICC and its potential impact on US and allied interests. It seeks to assert US sovereignty and protect the rights of protected persons from any perceived threats or interference by foreign entities associated with the ICC.

Current Status of Bill S 4484

Bill S 4484 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2024. Bill S 4484 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2024.  Bill S 4484's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of June 5, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4484

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
24
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4484

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4484

A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons of the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies, and for other purposes.
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons of the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies, and for other purposes.

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