Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ratify the Rome Statute and join the International Criminal Court.

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Bill Number

HRES 855

Introduced

Feb 12, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad International Affairs International law and treaties International organizations and cooperation Jurisdiction and venue Senate Specialized courts Travel and tourism Visas and passports War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

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Summary

This resolution urges the United States to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, a multilateral treaty that established the court. The resolution calls on (1) the Department of State to lift visa restrictions on personnel of the court and (2) the United States to encourage non-party foreign countries to join the court.

Actions

Mar 10, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 12, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 12, 2020

Introduced in House

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