Congress: 111 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: neutral
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Sponsor: Lamborn, Doug (R-CO)
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) U.S. national interests are not advanced by becoming a State Party to the Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court; (2) the Statute undermines U.S. sovereignty, hinders its ability to defend itself, and conflicts with U.S. constitutional principles; and (3) President Obama should declare that the United States does not intend to ratify the Statute, does not consider itself to be a treaty signatory, and will not attend the Review Conference of the Rome Statute in Kampala, Uganda, commencing on May 31, 2010.
This resolution expresses Congress's opposition to the U.S. joining the International Criminal Court or attending its 2010 review conference in Uganda. It argues the court would undermine American sovereignty and the ability to defend itself, and calls on the President to formally declare the U.S. will not ratify the treaty or participate in the conference.
The ICC can investigate and prosecute individuals for war crimes and crimes against humanity. This resolution, though non-binding, documents congressional resistance to ICC jurisdiction—a position that affects whether U.S. officials or allies could face prosecution for actions in conflict zones, including Israel-Palestine.