Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after cosponsoring H.R. 8282, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) officials who target U.S. citizens, or allies of the U.S. who are not part of the ICC. 
 
“This legislation is about protecting the sovereignty of the United States and our allies who do not grant the ICC jurisdiction,” said Rep. Webster. “When the Biden Administration revoked Trump-era sanctions on the ICC, he effectively granted the ICC permission to go after U.S. citizens and allies like Israel without consequence. By imposing sanctions against ICC officials and associates, the United States is sending the message that we will defend the sovereignty of our citizens and will protect our allies against illegitimate attacks.”
 
Background:
 

• ICC prosecutor Karim Khan recently announced that he is seeking arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as Israeli defense officials. 
   
• President Trump issued EO 13928 sanctioning any officials or associates of the ICC who investigate United States Citizens, service members, or allies who do not recognize the authority of the ICC, such as Israel. 
  
  
• In 2021, President Biden revoked these sanctions, effectively granting the ICC permission to target United States citizens and allies.