HR 4169
107th Congress
House
International Affairs
Aggression
Americans
Armed Forces and National Security
Arrest
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal courts
Fines (Penalties)
Government Operations and Politics
International courts
Law
Military personnel
President and foreign policy
Prosecution
Treaties
Treaty-making power
American Servicemember and Citizen Protection Act of 2002
Introduced: April 11, 2002
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 12, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E512)
Apr 11, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Apr 11, 2002
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
American Servicemember and Citizen Protection Act of 2002 - Urges the President to formally rescind the signature approving the Statute of the International Criminal Court made on behalf of the United States and to take necessary steps to prevent the Court's establishment. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for the establishment or operation of the Court.
Declares that any action taken by or on behalf of the Court: (1) against any member of the U.S. armed forces shall be considered an act of aggression against the United States; or (2) against any U.S. citizen or national shall be considered an offense against the law of nations. Sets forth both civil and criminal penalties against any person who knowingly violates the requirements of this Act.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E512)
Committees of jurisdiction
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