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HR 4169 107th Congress House

American Servicemember and Citizen Protection Act of 2002

Official title: To provide that the International Criminal Court is not valid with respect to the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 25, 2002 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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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
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 Latest action April 12, 2002

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E512)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Republican 3
R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Jun 25, 2002
Vitter, David
· Jun 13, 2002
COLLINS, MAC
· May 7, 2002
DeMint, James
· Apr 22, 2002
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Apr 18, 2002
Toomey, Patrick
· Apr 18, 2002
CRANE, PHILIP
· Apr 11, 2002
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Apr 11, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4169: American Servicemember and Citizen Protection Act of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4169/
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"H.R. 4169: American Servicemember and Citizen Protection Act of 2002." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4169/.
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H.R. 4169, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4169/.
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