What does Preamble of HR 23 do?

This bill imposes sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court. The sanctions target the International Criminal Court if it engages in efforts to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute protected persons of the United States and its allies.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 23 do?

This bill is formally titled the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act.

What does FINDINGS. of HR 23 do?

This section outlines findings related to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its actions concerning the United States and Israel. It states that the United States and Israel are not parties to the Rome Statute and therefore the ICC lacks jurisdiction over them. The section condemns the ICC Prosecutor's applications for arrest warrants against Israeli officials, Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, and the subsequent issuance of those warrants. It references the American Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2002, which aims to protect U.S. military personnel and officials from prosecution by the ICC. The text asserts that the ICC's actions against Israel are illegitimate and create a damaging precedent. It concludes that the United States should oppose any ICC actions against the U.S., Israel, or allies who haven't consented to ICC jurisdiction.

What does SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT. of HR 23 do?

This section outlines sanctions against foreign persons involved in efforts by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute protected persons. The President must impose sanctions within 60 days of the Act's enactment if the ICC engages in such actions, and on an ongoing basis thereafter. Sanctions include property blocking and restrictions on visas, admission, and parole to the United States. The President has authority to implement these sanctions using powers granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The President must notify Congress within 10 days of imposing sanctions, providing details about the sanctioned individuals and their actions. The President may waive sanctions on a case-by-case basis for up to 90 days if deemed vital to U.S. national security interests, with a report to Congress required. Sanctions may be terminated if the President certifies that the ICC has ceased efforts to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute protected persons.

What does RESCISSION OF FUNDS FOR INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT. of HR 23 do?

This section rescinds appropriated funds for the International Criminal Court (ICC) effective upon the Act's enactment. Funds available for obligation on the enactment date are rescinded. Future appropriated funds are prohibited from being used for the ICC.

What does DEFINITIONS. of HR 23 do?

This section defines key terms used throughout the Act. “Admitted alien” and “alien” are defined according to section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. An “ally of the United States” is either a member country of NATO or a major non-NATO ally as defined by the American Service-Members' Protection Act. “Appropriate congressional committees” are specified for both the House of Representatives and the Senate. A “foreign person” is defined as anyone who is not a “United States person.” “Immediate family member” of a foreign person includes their spouse, parent, sibling, or adult child. “International Criminal Court” and “Rome Statute” have the meaning given in the American Service-Members' Protection Act. A “protected person” includes U.S. citizens, permanent residents, government officials, and military personnel, unless the U.S. has formally consented to ICC jurisdiction. “Protected person” also includes citizens or lawful residents of allied nations who have not consented to ICC jurisdiction. “United States person” includes U.S. citizens, permanent residents, entities organized under U.S. laws, and anyone in the United States.

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Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act — HR. 23

Last updated: 1/28/2025 · Introduced: 1/3/2025

Author: Chip Roy (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill imposes sanctions on foreign individuals involved in International Criminal Court (ICC) efforts to investigate, arrest, or prosecute U.S. citizens, permanent residents, government officials, military personnel, or citizens/residents of U.S. allies who haven't consented to ICC jurisdiction.
The bill rescinds any currently appropriated funds for the ICC and prohibits future funding for the court.
It defines 'protected persons' to include U.S. citizens, permanent residents, government officials, military personnel, and citizens/residents of U.S. allies who have not consented to ICC jurisdiction.

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