H.R. 2009 would establish a new Office of Global Criminal Justice within the State Department to address serious crimes including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The office would be led by an Ambassador-at-Large appointed by the President with Senate confirmation, and would advise senior officials on prevention and accountability for atrocities while coordinating U.S. policy with international courts and tribunals. The office would work with foreign governments, international organizations, and nonprofits to investigate and prosecute those responsible for atrocities worldwide, and would deploy diplomatic, legal, and economic tools to support victims, collect evidence, and promote the rule of law in conflict zones. The bill does not specify dedicated funding or implementation timelines, leaving those details to be determined by the Secretary of State and the appropriations process.
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