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HRES 9 119th Congress · House

U.S. Affirms Non-Participation in ICC

Official 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.

What This Bill Does

This resolution reaffirms that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

This bill matters because it emphasizes U.S. sovereignty and the belief that American citizens should not be subject to international legal jurisdictions that may conflict with U.S. laws and interests.

Who This Bill Affects

For the general population, this bill reinforces the idea that U.S. legal matters are handled domestically, potentially affecting how international legal agreements are viewed and engaged with by the U.S. government.

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Will It Pass?

1% estimated chance of becoming law

Pass percentages are estimates and may be inaccurate.

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