Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.

H.Res. 9 is a non-binding resolution that would reaffirm the United States' position that it is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The resolution would also condemn the ICC's issuance of arrest warrant applications for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, and express support for Israel's right to defend itself from what the resolution characterizes as unwarranted international legal actions.

As a non-binding resolution, this measure would not have the force of law if enacted. It would serve as an expression of the House's position rather than creating any legal obligations or restrictions. The resolution is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in January 2025 and referred to committee for consideration. Citizens should note that this resolution does not directly change U.S. law or policy, but rather represents a formal statement of congressional sentiment regarding U.S. relations with the ICC and support for Israel.