Bill · S. 3273· Senate(119-S-3273)
American Allies Protection Act
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Budd
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The American Allies Protection Act aims to prevent the awarding of federal grants to specific state or local entities. This restriction applies if a State, territory, or the District of Columbia arrests or detains certain foreign officials based on International Criminal Court processes. It specifically covers officials from NATO members or Major Non-NATO Allies. The penalty involves the Attorney General being unable to award, renew, or extend grants for a four-year period. However, the President has the authority to waive these penalties if they determine the action is essential to national security.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
The bill expands federal authority by allowing the Attorney General to withhold grants from state and local entities.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill protects the interests of NATO members and Major Non-NATO Allies by discouraging the arrest of their officials.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5
The bill restricts the awarding and renewal of federal grants to states and territories that cooperate with the ICC.
Does this change how police departments operate?-3
The bill penalizes local law enforcement actions that result in the arrest of specific foreign officials.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
The potential loss of federal grants could impact state-funded services that low-income households rely on.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection of State and Local Funding via Waiver Authority: The bill allows the President to waive penalties if an action is deemed essential to national security interests, which could prevent the loss of grants if the situation is critical. (Section 2(b))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Federal Grant Funding: States, territories, the District of Columbia, or their political subdivisions could lose the ability to receive, renew, or extend grants for a four-year period if they arrest or assist the International Criminal Court in detaining certain foreign officials. (Section 2(a))
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Restrictions on Cooperation with International Legal Processes: Public officials, employees, or agents may be restricted from cooperating with or assisting the International Criminal Court in effectuating the arrest or detention of current or former foreign government officials from NATO or Major Non-NATO Ally nations. (Section 2(a))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-2
- 11/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate