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House Urges Supreme Court Justices to Adopt Ethics Code

The House of Representatives expresses its view that Supreme Court Justices should follow existing ethics rules for federal judges or create their own code. Currently, Supreme Court Justices are not formally bound by any code of conduct, which can affect public trust in the impartiality of the highest court.
Key points
There is currently no formal, binding code of ethics for Supreme Court Justices.
Lower federal judges are subject to a code of ethics and disciplinary procedures that do not apply to Supreme Court Justices.
Supreme Court Justices decide for themselves whether they should withdraw from a case due to potential conflict of interest or bias, without formal oversight.
The House of Representatives believes Supreme Court Justices should adopt an ethics code to strengthen public confidence in the judiciary.
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Print number: 117_HRES_702
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-10-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Justices of the Supreme Court should make themselves subject to the existing and operative ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for United States Judges, or should promulgate their own code of conduct.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_702.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • There is currently no formal, binding code of ethics for Supreme Court Justices.
  • Lower federal judges are subject to a code of ethics and disciplinary procedures that do not apply to Supreme Court Justices.
  • Supreme Court Justices decide for themselves whether they should withdraw from a case due to potential conflict of interest or bias, without formal oversight.
  • The House of Representatives believes Supreme Court Justices should adopt an ethics code to strengthen public confidence in the judiciary.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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