H.Res. 9 — Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.

H.Res. 9 — Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this resolution is to formally state that the United States does not recognize the authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and is not a participant in the Rome Statute, which is the treaty that established the ICC. The resolution aims to reaffirm the U.S. position on international legal matters, particularly in relation to actions taken by the ICC that involve U.S. allies, specifically Israel. Key provisions of the resolution include a clear statement that the U.S. is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not accept the ICC's jurisdiction.