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119-hr-2009119th Congress

Global Criminal Justice Act

Sponsored By: Representative Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would create a new Office of Global Criminal Justice in the Department of State to coordinate U.S. policy and action on war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. An Ambassador-at-Large, nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, would lead the office and guide diplomacy, investigations, and justice efforts.

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  • Victims and survivors: The office would help collect evidence, protect and assist victims, and support reconciliation and transitional justice in conflict and post-conflict settings.
  • U.S. diplomats and agencies: The office would advise the Secretary of State and coordinate across federal departments to shape prevention strategies and responses to atrocities.
  • International courts and partners: The office would act as a U.S. point of contact for international, hybrid, and domestic tribunals and help establish commissions of inquiry, fact-finding missions, and tribunals.

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New State Department office on war crimes

If enacted, the State Department would set up an Office of Global Criminal Justice. The Secretary of State could place it anywhere in the Department. A President-nominated, Senate-confirmed Ambassador-at-Large would lead it. The office would advise U.S. officials on genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, and represent State on interagency groups. It would coordinate U.S. policy and, with other governments and groups, support tribunals and inquiries, gather evidence, and protect victims.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

MN • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/10/2025

  • Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 3/10/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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