Overview

• The House passed the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act in a 243-140 vote, with 45 Democrats joining Republicans in support of the measure.
• The bill imposes sanctions on ICC officials or entities involved in prosecuting U.S. citizens or allies, including Israel, over actions in the Gaza conflict.
• Republicans argue the ICC lacks jurisdiction over Israel and accuse the court of equating Israel's military actions with those of Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist group.
• The legislation now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate, where Majority Leader John Thune has promised a swift vote before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
• Human rights groups have criticized the bill, warning it undermines international accountability and risks harming victims' access to justice globally.