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Introduced
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
In Committee
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for a code of conduct for justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill introduces comprehensive ethics reforms for the Supreme Court of the United States, establishing new standards for conduct, disclosure, and accountability. The legislation requires the Supreme Court to develop and publish a code of conduct within 180 days, creates a formal process for filing and investigating complaints against justices, and mandates new disclosure requirements for gifts, income, and potential conflicts of interest. The bill establishes a judicial investigation panel composed of five circuit chief judges who can review complaints against justices, with powers to investigate, hold hearings, and make recommendations for disciplinary actions. It also expands recusal requirements, requiring justices to disclose and potentially disqualify themselves from cases where they or their family members have received gifts or income from parties involved in the proceeding, or where significant lobbying contacts have been made in support of their nomination. Additionally, the bill requires parties and amicus briefs to disclose financial contributions and gifts related to cases, mandates public reporting of judicial disqualifications, and establishes ongoing studies and audits to monitor judicial ethics compliance. These reforms aim to increase transparency, reduce potential conflicts of interest, and enhance public trust in the Supreme Court's integrity and impartiality.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (58)
Hank Johnson (D)*,
Yassamin Ansari (D),
Becca Balint (D),
Joyce Beatty (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
André Carson (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Maxine Dexter (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Cleo Fields (D),
Bill Foster (D),
Maxwell Frost (D),
Chuy García (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Val Hoyle (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
John Larson (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Susie Lee (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Dave Min (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Johnny Olszewski (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Hillary Scholten (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Eric Sorensen (D),
Greg Stanton (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3513/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3513/BILLS-119hr3513ih.pdf |
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