US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 23In Second Chamber

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

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Overview

This bill, titled the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, aims to restrict the actions of foreign entities that assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting individuals deemed ‘protected persons.’ It designates U.S. citizens, entities, and residents, as well as citizens and residents of U.S. allies not party to the ICC’s Rome Statute, as protected persons. The bill proposes imposing sanctions, including visa and property restrictions, on foreign individuals and entities involved in these ICC actions, and rescinds any funds appropriated for the ICC, prohibiting future use of such funds.

Key provisions

Imposes sanctions on foreign persons aiding the ICC in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting protected persons.
Designates U.S. citizens, entities, and residents, as well as citizens and residents of U.S. allies not party to the Rome Statute, as ‘protected persons.’
Sanctions include property blocking and visa restrictions for foreign persons and their immediate family members.
Rescinds previously appropriated funds for the International Criminal Court.
Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for the ICC.
Requires the President to notify Congress within 60 days of imposing sanctions.
Allows for waivers of sanctions on a case-by-case basis, subject to congressional notification and approval.
Defines key terms, including ‘protected person,’ ‘ally of the United States,’ and ‘foreign person.’

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Legislative history

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Jan 9, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 9, 2025House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 140, 1 Present (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H67-69)

Jan 9, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 140, 1 Present (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H67-69)

Jan 9, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H75-76)

Jan 9, 2025House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 23, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mast demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jan 9, 2025House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Jan 9, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 23.

Jan 9, 2025House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H67-74)

Jan 13, 2025Senate

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3.

Jan 23, 2025Senate

Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S307)

Jan 23, 2025Senate

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S307)

Jan 28, 2025Senate

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)

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Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

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