H.R. 23 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
H.R. 23 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Chip Roy with 38 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Groups that lobbied
- 6
What it does
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act This bill imposes sanctions against foreign persons (individuals and entities) who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting certain individuals. The bill categorizes as protected persons (1) any U.S. individual, U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chip Roy (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 38 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the HouseJan 9, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 22. (CR S410) (Jan 28, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Jan 28, 2025 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected54–45 - On Passage
House · Jan 9, 2025 · Passed243–140
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Illegitimate Court Counteraction ActHouse · Jan 9, 2025
- A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to…Senate · Jan 28, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
6 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Appropriations Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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