Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

House Resolution

H.Res. 590

119th Congress

Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Introduced:Jul 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael R. Turner

Representative

Republican

OH-10

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill calls on the U.S. to support the creation of an international court to investigate and prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and human rights abuses that occurred during the conflict in Syria. If passed, it would direct the U.S. to promote this international justice mechanism and urge other countries to cooperate in apprehending and delivering indicted individuals.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

SponsorMichael R. Turner (R-OH)

Introduced7/17/2025

StatusMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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This bill calls on the U.S. to support the creation of an international court to investigate and prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and human rights abuses that occurred during the conflict in Syria. If passed, it would direct the U.S. to promote this international justice mechanism and urge other countries to cooperate in apprehending and delivering indicted individuals.

Bill Number: 590
Sponsor: Michael R. Turner (R-OH)
Introduced: 7/17/2025
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Bill Number: 590
Sponsor: Michael R. Turner (R-OH)
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced: 7/17/2025
Summary: This bill calls on the U.S. to support the creation of an international court to investigate and prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and human rights abuses that occurred during the conflict in Syria. If passed, it would direct the U.S. to promote this international justice mechanism and

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill calls on the U.S. to support the creation of an international court to investigate and prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and human rights abuses that occurred during the conflict in Syria. If passed, it would direct the U.S. to promote this international justice mechanism and urge other countries to cooperate in apprehending and delivering indicted individuals.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This resolution expresses that the President should direct the U.S. Representative to the United Nations to promote the establishment of an international justice mechanism that will investigate and prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of internationally recognized human rights that occurred during the period of conflict in Syria. The resolution states that the United States should urge all interested countries to apprehend and deliver persons indicted for international crimes to that justice mechanism.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Calls for the establishment of an international court to investigate and prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and human rights violations in the Syria conflict
Directs the U.S. to promote the creation of this international justice mechanism at the United Nations
Urges all interested countries to arrest and transfer individuals indicted by this court

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would signal U.S. support for holding perpetrators of atrocities in Syria accountable through an international judicial process. It could lead to the creation of a new international court and encourage other countries to cooperate in apprehending and extraditing suspects. Victims of the Syrian conflict and human rights advocates would likely be the most affected, potentially seeing justice and accountability for abuses.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

590, 119th Congress (2025). "Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-590