Bills · HR 23
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 23Foreign propertySanctions
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 28
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe individuals most directly affected by this bill would be those working for or associated with the International Criminal Court (ICC) who are involved in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting "protected persons" of the United States and its allies. This includes prosecutors, judges, investigators, and other staff members, as well as anyone providing material or financial support to such ICC efforts. Their immediate family members would also be affected by U.S. travel bans.
Conversely, U.S. military personnel, U.S. officials, and military personnel and officials from U.S. allies (specifically Israel as highlighted in the bill's findings) would be the "protected persons" for whom these sanctions are imposed, thereby receiving a layer of protection from ICC actions through U.S. punitive measures.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Mandates the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons who aid the International Criminal Court's efforts to investigate or prosecute 'protected persons' of the U.S. and its allies.
This provision makes the imposition of sanctions compulsory, rather than discretionary, for the President, ensuring a firm U.S. response.
PROVISION 02
Sanctions include blocking property and financial interests within the United States and denying U.S. visas or revoking existing ones for sanctioned individuals and their immediate family members.
These are significant punitive measures that would severely restrict the financial and travel freedoms of targeted individuals, aiming to deter their involvement with the ICC's specific actions.
PROVISION 03
Establishes that the U.S. and Israel are not parties to the Rome Statute and asserts that the ICC therefore has no legitimate jurisdiction over them.
This finding articulates the foundational legal and political premise for the bill's actions, emphasizing U.S. sovereignty and non-recognition of ICC authority in these cases.
PROVISION 04
Allows the President to waive the sanctions on a case-by-case basis for up to 90 days if it's deemed vital to U.S. national security interests, with a required report to Congress.
This provides the Executive Branch with flexibility to navigate potential diplomatic or strategic complications while maintaining congressional oversight.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 38
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
68
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 38 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
18 EVENTSJAN 28
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 22. (CR S410)
JAN 23
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S307)
JAN 23
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S307)
JAN 13
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 23
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 28, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 23Foreign propertySanctions
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 28, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
38
COMPLEXITY
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