Bill · S. 493· Senate(119-S-493)
Stop the ICC Act
- Introduced
- 2/10/2025
- Last activity
- 2/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Dan Sullivan
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Stop the ICC Act" aims to prohibit United States cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC). It specifically bans any Federal funding from being provided to or used for any ICC activities, such as investigations or trials. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of the Economic Support Fund to provide support to the Palestinian Authority. This includes a specific prohibition on using funds made available under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for the Palestinian Authority in Gaza.
Yes
Would white Americans be better off under this?+1
The bill supports the interests of the Israeli government by halting ICC cooperation and funding.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-7
The bill decreases foreign aid by prohibiting economic support funds for the Palestinian Authority and banning support for ICC activities.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
The bill may negatively impact low-income households by cutting economic support services provided through the Palestinian Authority.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-3
The bill reduces government spending by prohibiting the use of Economic Support Funds for the Palestinian Authority and all federal funding for the ICC.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevention of Cooperation with the ICC: The bill prohibits any United States official from cooperating with the International Criminal Court regarding any matter (Section 3(a)).
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Restriction of Funds for the Palestinian Authority: The bill stops the use of the Economic Support Fund for the Palestinian Authority (Section 3(b)).
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Restriction of Funds in Gaza: The bill prevents the use of funds made available through specific chapters of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 from being used to support the Palestinian Authority in Gaza (Section 3(c)).
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Elimination of ICC Funding: The bill ensures that no Federal funds are made available for the ICC or used to support its various activities, including investigations, warrants, and prosecutions (Section 3(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of ICC Activity Support: By prohibiting Federal funds, the bill prevents the support of ICC activities such as the submission of alleged crimes, investigations, warrants, and trials (Section 3(d)).
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Removal of Economic Support: The bill prohibits the use of the Economic Support Fund for the Palestinian Authority (Section 3(b)) and restricts funds under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 from supporting the Palestinian Authority in Gaza (Section 3(c)).
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
- Increases Foreign Aid-7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For White Americans+1Good For Low Income Households-3Good For Hispanic Americans-1Good For Immigrants-1Good For Native Americans-1Good For Urban Residents-1
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-3
- 2/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas