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US HR7426

US HR7426
21st Century Courts Act of 2022


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Introduced
04/06/2022
In Committee
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. (on 11/01/2022)

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