H.R.E.S. 9
Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
In Plain Language
This resolution reaffirms that the U.S. is not a member of the International Criminal Court and doesn't accept its authority. It also condemns the ICC's arrest warrant applications against Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant, and expresses support for Israel's right to defend itself against international legal actions it views as unwarranted.
Official Congressional Research Service summary
This resolution reaffirms that the United States in not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The resolution also (1) condemns the ICC's issuance of arrest warrant applications for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, and (2) supports Israel's right to defend itself and its leaders from unwarranted international legal actions.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 3, 2025
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