Bills · HR 1839
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1839International Affairs
Move the ICC Out of NYC Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 4· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it highlights a long-standing tension between the United States and international justice systems. The U.S. has consistently maintained that the International Criminal Court (ICC) does not have jurisdiction over American citizens, and this bill is a concrete step to enforce that stance on U.S. soil. If this bill passes and the negotiations are successful, it would mean a symbolic and practical removal of the ICC's physical presence from the United States, affirming U.S. sovereignty in this specific area.
If the bill does not become law, the ICC would continue to maintain its office within the United Nations headquarters in New York, operating as it currently does. The bill reflects a broader debate about the role of international courts, national sovereignty, and the U.S.'s engagement with global legal frameworks, directly impacting how the U.S. interacts with a prominent international body.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill directs the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to seek negotiations for a supplemental agreement to the UN Headquarters Agreement.
This provision outlines the core action required to achieve the bill's goal of removing the ICC from UN facilities in the U.S.
PROVISION 02
The proposed supplemental agreement would prohibit the United Nations from hosting, leasing, or allowing the International Criminal Court to use its facilities within the United States.
This specifies the exact outcome the bill aims for, directly targeting the ICC's presence at the UN headquarters.
PROVISION 03
The bill includes findings stating that the U.S. Senate has not ratified the Rome Statute and that the ICC has no jurisdiction within the U.S. or over U.S. persons.
These findings provide the official rationale and legal justification for the bill's proposed actions.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 4
Introduced in House
MAR 4
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1839
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 4, 2025
Last actionMar 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025
House BillHR 1839International Affairs
Move the ICC Out of NYC Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2025
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