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Court Financial Transparency: New Rules for Amicus Groups

New regulations aim to increase transparency in courts by requiring groups that file supporting briefs to disclose their funding sources. Citizens will gain better insight into who influences court cases, which can help assess the impartiality of proceedings. The act also prohibits judges from accepting gifts from these groups.
Key points
Groups filing supporting briefs in the Supreme Court or Courts of Appeals will have to disclose who funds their activities.
Disclosures will cover individuals who contributed significantly (over 3% of annual revenue or $100,000) or helped prepare the briefs.
Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges will be prohibited from accepting gifts or paid travel from these groups, with an exception for travel to appearances at accredited law schools.
Non-compliance with the provisions may result in civil fines of up to $200,000.
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Print number: 117_HR_6266
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Process start date: 2021-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

AMICUS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6266.

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 2021-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Groups filing supporting briefs in the Supreme Court or Courts of Appeals will have to disclose who funds their activities.
  • Disclosures will cover individuals who contributed significantly (over 3% of annual revenue or $100,000) or helped prepare the briefs.
  • Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges will be prohibited from accepting gifts or paid travel from these groups, with an exception for travel to appearances at accredited law schools.
  • Non-compliance with the provisions may result in civil fines of up to $200,000.
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 Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4].

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 2025-12-28.

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