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Introduced
07/29/2021
07/29/2021
In Committee
07/29/2021
07/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to protect employees of the Federal judiciary from discrimination, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Judiciary Accountability Act of 2021, aims to protect employees of the federal judiciary from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, or disability. It establishes a Commission on Judicial Integrity to oversee a workplace misconduct prevention program, creates an Office of Judicial Integrity and an Office of Employee Advocacy, and strengthens the ability to investigate and address judicial misconduct, including discrimination and retaliation. The bill also authorizes appropriations to carry out its provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Mazie Hirono (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5180) (on 07/29/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2553/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2553/BILLS-117s2553is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2553/BILLS-117s2553is.pdf.pdf |
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