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Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.

USA119th CongressHRES-9| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution formally reaffirms the long-standing position of the United States that it is not a party to the Rome Statute and therefore does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) . It highlights that while President Clinton signed the Statute, it was never submitted to the Senate for ratification, and the Bush administration explicitly stated the U.S. did not intend to become a party. Furthermore, the resolution strongly condemns the ICC's recent actions , specifically its applications for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant. It emphasizes that neither the United States nor Israel are members of the ICC, and the resolution reiterates unwavering support for the State of Israel, affirming its right to defend itself and its leaders from what it deems unwarranted international legal actions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1253
Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
Jan 3, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1253
    Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.


  • January 3, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.

USA119th CongressHRES-9| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
This resolution formally reaffirms the long-standing position of the United States that it is not a party to the Rome Statute and therefore does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) . It highlights that while President Clinton signed the Statute, it was never submitted to the Senate for ratification, and the Bush administration explicitly stated the U.S. did not intend to become a party. Furthermore, the resolution strongly condemns the ICC's recent actions , specifically its applications for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant. It emphasizes that neither the United States nor Israel are members of the ICC, and the resolution reiterates unwavering support for the State of Israel, affirming its right to defend itself and its leaders from what it deems unwarranted international legal actions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1253
Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
Jan 3, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1253
    Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.


  • January 3, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFederal officialsInternational law and treatiesIsraelMiddle EastSpecialized courts