Bill114th CongressFiled May 18, 2015International Affairs
H.Res. 270
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the Palestinian Authority's purported accession to the International Criminal Court for the purpose of initiating prosecutions against Israeli soldiers, citizens, officials, and leaders.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 18, 2015)
Expresses the sense of Congress that:
- the Palestinian Authority (PA) should withdraw its application for International Criminal Court (ICC) membership, cease attempts to initiate or encourage frivolous and politically motivated war-crimes prosecutions against Israelis via the ICC or any other international or national judicial body, and demonstrate its viability as a peace partner by returning to bilateral negotiations with Israel;
- the organs of the ICC should oppose the PA's politicization of international law by rescinding Palestinian membership in the ICC;
- the ICC should defer to Israeli jurisdiction and the Israeli military and civilian judicial systems in cases involving Israeli citizens; and
- the Administration should begin immediate consultations with Congress concerning Palestinian state-level membership in the ICC.
What just happenedMay 18, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8](R-AZ)Sponsor
11 cosponsors2 D9 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 18, 2015
- May 18, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House