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HR 1154 108th Congress House

American Servicemember and Citizen Protection Act of 2003

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

Introduced: April 8, 2003 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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.
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Became law
Mar 6, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 6, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E394)
Mar 6, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 6, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
American Servicemember and Citizen Protection Act of 2003 - Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for the establishment or operation of the International Criminal 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 3
All 3 Republican 3
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Jan 21, 2004
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Calvert, Ken
California · Apr 8, 2003
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Mar 6, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1154: American Servicemember and Citizen Protection Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1154/
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"H.R. 1154: American Servicemember and Citizen Protection Act of 2003." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1154/.
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H.R. 1154, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1154/.
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