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US Reaffirms Non-Recognition of International Criminal Court Jurisdiction

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. This means the Court's decisions do not directly affect US citizens or their government, potentially influencing international relations and the perception of the US role in global law.
Key points
The United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
The resolution condemns the ICC's applications for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister and Defense Minister.
It reiterates unwavering support for Israel and its right to defend itself from unwarranted international legal actions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1253
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2024-05-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1253.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
  • The resolution condemns the ICC's applications for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister and Defense Minister.
  • It reiterates unwavering support for Israel and its right to defend itself from unwarranted international legal actions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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