Contact Congress about H.R. 1839: Move the ICC Out of NYC Act of 2025

The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations would have to seek a deal blocking the ICC from using UN facilities in the United States. The bill targets the ICC’s presence at the UN in New York, but any real change would depend on UN negotiations.

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Move the ICC Out of NYC Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Latest action on H.R. 1839: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, the International Criminal Court, and the United Nations offices in the United States. It could also matter for U.S. foreign policy because it would put Congress behind a push to limit the ICC’s official presence on U.S. soil.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change whether the ICC can use UN space inside the United States. The bill is about building access, not criminal law or court power. It would also send a clear U.S. message about the ICC, while leaving the final result up to talks with the United Nations.

Key provisions in H.R. 1839

• The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations would have to seek a new side agreement to the UN Headquarters Agreement.
• The Ambassador would have to start this effort within 30 days after the 80th session of the UN General Assembly opens.
• The requested agreement would stop the UN from hosting the ICC, renting space to it, or otherwise letting it use UN facilities in the United States.
• The bill uses existing U.S. law to define the ICC and the Rome Statute, the treaty that created the court.
• The bill cannot change the UN Headquarters Agreement by itself. Any real change would depend on talks with the United Nations.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 1839

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Questions people ask about H.R. 1839

What is H.R. 1839?

The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations would have to seek a deal blocking the ICC from using UN facilities in the United States. The bill targets the ICC’s presence at the UN in New York, but any real change would depend on UN negotiations.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 1839?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 1839?

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Can Modern Action explain H.R. 1839 before I act?

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