Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement after voting to support the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, legislation to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) officials who investigate or prosecute the United States and its allies, including Israel. The legislation passed the U.S House of Representatives with a vote of 247-155.
“Today’s vote reaffirmed the U.S.’s commitment to push back against international organizations that are trying to dilute the sovereignty of the U.S. and its allies, and who are trying to blur the lines between good and evil in this world. This vote also reaffirms the strength of the relationship between the United States and our democratic allies that share our values, including Israel. The International Criminal Court’s insistence to attack and target leaders of democratic nations who have the absolute right to defend themselves from terrorists, such as Hamas, must not be tolerated. By passing this legislation, we sent a strong signal to the world that America will reject unjustified investigations by international organizations that have no jurisdiction over the U.S. and its allies. The strategic objectives of the ICC are contrary to our national security interests and our national sovereignty, and we should not let them dictate the terms of engagement against those who seek to do evil in this world.”
The bill was introduced by Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX-21). Companion legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR).
