American Allies Protection Act

Senate Bill

S. 3273

119th Congress

American Allies Protection Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ted Budd

R - NC

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

Prohibits the Department of Justice from awarding grants to any state, territory, or local government that arrests or detains current or former officials from NATO member countries or Major Non-NATO Allies based on International Criminal Court warrants. Violating jurisdictions would lose DOJ grant eligibility for four years, with a presidential waiver available for national security reasons.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Prohibits the Department of Justice from awarding grants to any state, territory, or local government that arrests or detains current or former officials from NATO member countries or Major Non-NATO Allies based on International Criminal Court warrants. Violating jurisdictions would lose DOJ grant eligibility for four years, with a presidential waiver available for national security reasons.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Four-year ban on DOJ grants for states cooperating with ICC arrest warrants
Applies to NATO and Major Non-NATO Ally officials only
Presidential waiver requires certification to six congressional committees
Does not limit ICC cooperation for non-allied officials
Sponsored by Senator Budd (R-NC) with no cosponsors
Reflects US non-participation in International Criminal Court

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Affects state and local governments that receive DOJ grants for law enforcement and justice programs. Creates financial disincentive for states to cooperate with ICC regarding allied officials. Protects allied foreign officials visiting the US from ICC-related detention.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3273, 119th Congress (2025). "American Allies Protection Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3273