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Introduced
04/06/2022
04/06/2022
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
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 provide for the establishment of a code of conduct for the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the 21st Century Courts Act of 2022, would establish a code of conduct for the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, require the Judicial Conference to issue a code of conduct for other federal judges, expand the grounds for judicial disqualification, restrict amicus briefs that could lead to judicial disqualification, require disclosure of funding sources for amicus briefs, enhance reporting requirements for judicial travel reimbursements, prohibit certain gifts and travel to judges from amicus curiae, restrict sealed court filings, and mandate studies on judicial recusal compliance. The bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in the federal judiciary.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Hank Johnson (D)*,
David Cicilline (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Mondaire Jones (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7426/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7426/BILLS-117hr7426ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7426/BILLS-117hr7426ih.pdf.pdf |
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