The government would have to freeze assets and ban visas for anyone who helps the International Criminal Court investigate or prosecute U.S. or allied personnel. All U.S. funding for the ICC would be cut off immediately.
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Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act is a Senate bill stalled. The latest recorded action: 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).
Latest action on H.R. 23: 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)
Who this affects: This bill primarily targets foreign individuals connected to ICC investigations of Americans or allied personnel. It also affects U.S. military and government workers by adding a layer of protection, while potentially straining relationships with countries that support the ICC.
Why this matters: This bill would dramatically change how the U.S. responds to ICC actions — moving from diplomatic objections to mandatory financial and travel sanctions. It could protect American personnel from international prosecution but also strain alliances and limit U.S. influence over other ICC cases.
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Officially: Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
The government would have to freeze assets and ban visas for anyone who helps the International Criminal Court investigate or prosecute U.S. or allied personnel. All U.S. funding for the ICC would be cut off immediately.
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Latest: 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) (1/28/2025)
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