Laken Riley, Protection of Women, and Illegitimate Court Counteraction Acts

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Your Congressional Rep. has just voted on the following bills:

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act Summary:

• "Sanctions on the ICC: Requires the President to impose property-blocking and visa-related sanctions on any foreign individual involved in the International Criminal Court’s efforts to investigate or prosecute U.S. or allied “protected persons.”"
• Funding Restrictions: Immediately rescinds any U.S. funds previously appropriated for the ICC and prohibits future appropriations.
• Waivers and Termination: Allows the President to waive or lift sanctions under strict conditions, including certification that the ICC has ceased all investigations targeting protected persons.

"Pork"

• No instances of unrelated expenditures or earmarks were identified in the bill.

Placeholder voted: Placeholder. House Result: Passed

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 Summary:

• Definition of Sex in Athletics: Amends Title IX to define sex based solely on an individual’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth for determining eligibility in women’s and girls’ athletic programs.
• Restriction on Male Participation: Prohibits male athletes from competing in women’s or girls’ sports or activities if the recipient of federal funds designates those sports for women or girls.
• Study on Impacts: Directs the Comptroller General to study and report on the potential psychological, developmental, and other adverse effects on female athletes if male participation were allowed.

"Pork"

• No instances of unrelated or earmarked spending were identified in the bill.

Placeholder voted: Placeholder. House Result: Passed

Laken Riley Act Summary:

• Mandatory Detention for Theft Offenses: Requires the Department of Homeland Security to take into custody any alien charged with or convicted of specific theft-related crimes (burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting).
• Expanded State Legal Authority: Grants state attorneys general the right to file lawsuits against the federal government for failing to detain or remove these aliens, or for releasing them on bond or parole in violation of federal law.
• Limitations on Parole and Injunctive Relief: Tightens restrictions on the use of parole and ensures that injunctions affecting enforcement are streamlined and can be brought by states to expedite legal remedies.

"Pork"

• No instances of unrelated or earmarked spending were identified in the bill.

Placeholder voted: Placeholder. House Result: Passed

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