Bill · H.R. 2009· House(119-HR-2009)
Global Criminal Justice Act
- Introduced
- 3/10/2025
- Last activity
- 3/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ilhan Omar
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Global Criminal Justice Act," proposes the creation of an Office of Global Criminal Justice within the Department of State. The Secretary of State has the discretion to place this new Office within the existing organizational structure of the Department. The Office would be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, who requires presidential nomination and Senate approval. Duties include advising senior Federal officials on issues like war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Additionally, the Office would assist in formulating U.S. policy regarding the prevention of and responses to these atrocities.
Yes
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+6
It enhances diplomatic efforts to address genocide and war crimes through a dedicated office.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill promotes international cooperation to investigate and prosecute atrocities.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
It expands the authority and organizational structure of the Department of State.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Advocacy and Policy Formulation: The Office would advise the Secretary of State and senior officials on issues regarding war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, helping to formulate United States policy on prevention and accountability (Section 2(b)(1)-(2)).
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International Cooperation and Investigation: The Office is tasked with working with other governments, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations to establish and assist commissions of inquiry, fact-finding missions, and tribunals to investigate and prosecute atrocities (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Victim Protection and Rule of Law: Through the coordination of diplomatic, legal, economic, and military tools, the Office aims to protect and assist victims, enable reconciliation, and promote the rule of law (Section 2(b)(5)).
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Expertise in Conflict Zones: The Office would provide advice and expertise on transitional justice mechanisms to United States personnel working in conflict and post-conflict environments (Section 2(b)(6)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+6Improves International Alliances+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 3/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Joaquin CastroDemocrat · Texas
Sara JacobsDemocrat · California