Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ratify the Rome Statute and join the International Criminal Court.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' view that the United States should ratify the Rome Statute and join the International Criminal Court (ICC) . It highlights the U.S.'s long-standing commitment to international criminal justice and accountability for atrocity crimes, citing its support for various international tribunals and treaties. Despite signing the Rome Statute in 2000, the U.S. has not yet ratified it, even though the ICC operates on the principle of complementarity , acting as a court of last resort when domestic systems are unwilling or unable to prosecute. The resolution urges the Senate to ratify the Rome Statute, enabling the U.S. to become a full member and credibly shape the Court's activities. It also calls for the immediate lifting of any sanctions or visa restrictions imposed on ICC personnel. Finally, it advocates for the U.S. to leverage its diplomatic influence to encourage other non-member countries to join the International Criminal Court, aligning with American values and its role as a global leader in fighting impunity.