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A bill to prohibit United States cooperation with the International Criminal Court, the use of the Economic Support Fund to support the Palestinian Authority, and any Federal funding for the ICC.
2/11/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 493
Bill 119 s 493, also known as the "Prohibition of United States Cooperation with the International Criminal Court Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to prevent the United States from cooperating with the International Criminal Court (ICC), as well as prohibiting the use of the Economic Support Fund to support the Palestinian Authority. Additionally, the bill seeks to block any federal funding for the ICC.
The bill is designed to limit the United States' involvement with the ICC, which is an international tribunal that prosecutes individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The bill argues that the ICC's jurisdiction poses a threat to US sovereignty and national security.
Furthermore, the bill aims to cut off funding to the Palestinian Authority, citing concerns about the organization's support for terrorism and lack of cooperation with peace efforts in the region. Overall, Bill 119 s 493 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to restrict US involvement with the ICC and limit support for the Palestinian Authority. Supporters argue that the bill protects US interests and sovereignty, while critics argue that it undermines international justice and peace efforts in the Middle East.
The bill is designed to limit the United States' involvement with the ICC, which is an international tribunal that prosecutes individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The bill argues that the ICC's jurisdiction poses a threat to US sovereignty and national security.
Furthermore, the bill aims to cut off funding to the Palestinian Authority, citing concerns about the organization's support for terrorism and lack of cooperation with peace efforts in the region. Overall, Bill 119 s 493 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to restrict US involvement with the ICC and limit support for the Palestinian Authority. Supporters argue that the bill protects US interests and sovereignty, while critics argue that it undermines international justice and peace efforts in the Middle East.
Current Status of Bill S 493
Bill S 493 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2025. Bill S 493 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 10, 2025. Bill S 493's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of February 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 493
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 493
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 493
A bill to prohibit United States cooperation with the International Criminal Court, the use of the Economic Support Fund to support the Palestinian Authority, and any Federal funding for the ICC.
A bill to prohibit United States cooperation with the International Criminal Court, the use of the Economic Support Fund to support the Palestinian Authority, and any Federal funding for the ICC.
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