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Resolution on U.S. Relationship with the International Criminal Court

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

January 3, 2025

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Jan 3, 2025

Lead sponsor

Andy Biggs

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution clarifies the U.S. government's legal stance on the International Criminal Court, which impacts how the U.S. interacts with international legal bodies and potential investigations involving U.S. personnel.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Government

The resolution establishes the formal legislative position of the U.S. regarding international legal jurisdiction.

International Criminal Court

The resolution explicitly states that the U.S. does not recognize the court's jurisdiction over the United States.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution formally states that the United States is not a party to the and does not recognize the authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC). It serves as a legislative declaration of current U.S. policy regarding international judicial .

Key Facts

The resolution declares that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute.
The resolution declares that the United States does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
The document is classified as HRES (House Resolution).
The resolution has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rome Statute?

The is the international treaty that established the International Criminal Court.

Does this resolution change current U.S. law?

The resolution reaffirms the existing U.S. position that it is not a party to the and does not recognize the ICC's .

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policy shift95% confidence

Reaffirmation of Non-Participation

The document serves as a formal legislative reaffirmation of a long-standing U.S. policy regarding the ICC rather than a new policy change.

International Criminal Court Rome Statute

Connected Entities

otherRome Statute“The treaty that established the International Criminal Court.”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs“The committee to which the resolution was referred for review.”Map →

organizationInternational Criminal Court“The international tribunal that the resolution states the U.S. does not recogniz”Map →

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