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S. 1296 (107th)

American Citizens' Protection and War Criminal Prosecution Act of 2001

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Introduced

1 August 2001

Last action

1 August 2001 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 February 2026

Summary

American Citizens' Protection and War Criminal Prosecution Act of 2001 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) support the due process rights of U.S. citizens before foreign tribunals, including the International Criminal Court (ICC); (2) continue to participate in negotiations of the ICC's Preparatory Commission and as an observer in the Assembly of States Parties; (3) provide diplomatic and legal assistance to U.S. citizens who face prosecution without full due process; and (4) undertake to ensure that no U.S. citizen will face prosecutions without due process. Declares that the United States shall not extradite U.S. citizens to the ICC under specified circumstances. Directs: (1) the United States, if a U.S. citizen is accused of a crime under the Rome Statute to the ICC, to investigate and prosecute the crime, with an exception; and (2) the President, if a case involving a U.S. citizen is found admissible, to use diplomatic and legal resources to ensure that such person receives due process and available exculpatory evidence. Sets forth various study and reporting requirements. Authorizes the United States to provide assistance to the ICC for the prosecution of accused war criminals. Directs the President to: (1) ensure that procedures are in place to prevent the transfer of classified national security information to the ICC, the United Nations, and other governments; and (2) certify, prior to submission of the Rome Statute to the Senate, that the ICC has established a demonstrated record of fair and impartial prosecution.

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Timeline

  1. 1 August 2001

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 August 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8592-8593)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 August 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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