Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ratify the Rome Statute and join the International Criminal Court.
The bill expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ratify the Rome Statute and join the International Criminal Court. It highlights the importance of the Court in the global fight against impunity for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The bill argues that the United States should ratify the Rome Statute to credibly shape the Court’s activities and priorities, and to align with American values and interests. It also suggests lifting sanctions or visa restrictions on Court personnel and encouraging other countries to join the Court.
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