Summary — HR 1839: Move the ICC Out of NYC Act of 2025

A concise overview of the bill as introduced, based on the information provided.

Overview and intent

• Bill number: HR 1839
• Official title: Move the ICC Out of NYC Act of 2025
• Purpose: The title indicates an aim to relocate the ICC out of New York City. The specific objectives, scope, and mechanisms (e.g., location relocation, funding, or related conditions) are not detailed in the information provided.

Key facts at a glance

• Introduced in the House: March 4, 2025
• Primary sponsor: Rep. Chip Roy
• Status: Introduced and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
• Related bill: S 833 (companion legislation in the Senate)

Provisions (availability and scope)

• Text not provided in the information given. As a result, precise provisions, requirements, timelines, funding implications, and enforcement mechanisms are not currently known.
• Based on the title alone, potential areas such provisions might address (if included in the text) could include:
  • The location or relocation of ICC offices or related U.S. governmental or diplomatic functions
  • Funding or budgetary changes to support relocation
  • Compliance timelines or transition requirements
  • Authorities or limitations related to relocation decisions
• Note: The above are general possibilities inferred from the bill’s title and not asserted as actual contained provisions.

Who would be affected

• Primary stakeholders likely to be affected (hypothetical, contingent on the bill’s actual text):
  • The International Criminal Court (ICC) and its offices
  • U.S. policymakers, U.S. government personnel involved with or interacting with the ICC
  • Employees and operations connected with the ICC’s U.S. presence
  • Related U.S. diplomatic, legal, and foreign affairs communities
• With the current bill text unavailable, specific beneficiaries or impacted groups cannot be enumerated with certainty.

Procedural timeline and status

• Introduction date: March 4, 2025
• Initial action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
• Adjacent actions: Companion legislation exists in the Senate (S 833)

How to follow updates

• Check Congress.gov for the latest text, amendments, and status
• Monitor the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for hearings, markups, or reported bills
• Track the companion Senate bill (S 833) for cross-chamber movement

If you’d like, I can add speculative but clearly labeled potential provisions once the bill’s text becomes publicly available, or compare with the companion S 833 once its details are known.