Bill > HR6266

This bill, the Assessing Monetary Influence in the Courts of the United States Act (AMICUS Act), amends Title 28 of the United States Code to require certain disclosures related to amicus curiae (friend of the court) activities. It defines a "covered amicus" as any person or affiliate who files an amicus brief in the Supreme Court or a federal appeals court in a given calendar year. These covered amici must disclose the names of anyone who contributed to preparing or submitting the brief, contributed at least 3% of the amicus's gross annual revenue, or contributed more than $100,000 in the previous year. The bill also prohibits covered amici from providing gifts or travel to federal judges and justices, except for reimbursement of travel for appearances at accredited law schools. It imposes civil fines for noncompliance and includes provisions to protect constitutional rights and prevent the prohibition of amicus activities.