Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
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AI-generatedPlain-English Summary: Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act is a bill that, based on its title, appears intended to limit or counter the authority and actions of a specific court that its supporters consider to be operating without proper legitimacy. While no official description has been provided, the bill's name strongly suggests it targets an international court or tribunal — most likely the International Criminal Court (ICC) — by imposing some form of penalties, sanctions, or restrictions in response to that court's actions.
Based on the title and recent legislative activity, the bill may involve measures such as economic sanctions, travel restrictions, or asset freezes against individuals associated with the targeted court. Bills of this type typically affect foreign nationals working for or cooperating with the court in question, though they can also have implications for American citizens, businesses, or organizations that interact with that institution.
In terms of its progress, the bill passed the House of Representatives (though the final recorded vote was delayed) and was brought to the Senate floor for consideration. However, the Senate did not advance the bill — a procedural vote to move forward fell short of the 60 votes needed, with a 54–45 tally, effectively stalling it in the Senate for the time being.
It is important to note that because no official bill text or description was provided, this summary is based on the bill's title and legislative history alone. Readers are encouraged to review the full bill text for complete and precise details about what the legislation would actually require.
This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.
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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)
January 28, 2025
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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, 2025Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S307)
Jan 23, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S307)
Jan 23, 2025Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3.
Jan 13, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H75-76)
Jan 9, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 9, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 23.
Jan 9, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H67-74)
Jan 9, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 23, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mast demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 9, 2025Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jan 9, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 9, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 140, 1 Present (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H67-69)
Jan 9, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 140, 1 Present (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H67-69)
Jan 9, 2025Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 3, 2025Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 3, 2025Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 3, 2025