Bill · H.Res. 9· House(119-HRES-9)
Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution reaffirms that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. It notes that while President Bill Clinton signed the Rome Statute in 2000, it was never submitted to the Senate for ratification. The text highlights that the Bush administration announced in 2002 that the United States does not intend to become a party to the treaty. Furthermore, the resolution condemns the International Criminal Court Prosecutor's announcement of arrest warrant applications for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant. Finally, the measure reiterates unwavering support for the State of Israel and its right to defend itself and its leaders from unwarranted international legal actions.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The resolution reaffirms unwavering support for the State of Israel and its right to defend itself against international legal actions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Support for Allies: Under Resolved (3), the House reiterates its unwavering support for the State of Israel and its right to defend itself and its leaders from unwarranted international legal actions, which stands up for our allies.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the text provided, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5
- 1/3/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.