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Protecting Federal Judiciary Employees from Discrimination and Retaliation

This act aims to strengthen protections for federal judiciary employees against discrimination and retaliation for reporting misconduct. It introduces new rules for handling workplace misconduct cases, establishes new oversight bodies, and provides legal support for affected individuals. This gives employees greater security and the ability to assert their rights.
Key points
Anti-Discrimination: Federal judiciary employees are protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, and disability.
Whistleblower Protection: Employees reporting legal violations or misconduct within the federal judiciary are protected from retaliation, such as dismissal or demotion.
New Oversight Bodies: The Commission on Judicial Integrity, the Office of Judicial Integrity, and the Office of Special Counsel for Equal Employment Opportunity are established to prevent and respond to workplace misconduct.
Legal Support for Employees: An Office of Employee Advocacy is created to provide free legal assistance and representation to employees experiencing workplace misconduct.
Improved Complaint Procedures: Changes to judicial complaint rules aim to ensure fairer and more impartial investigations, and allow claims to proceed even after a judge's resignation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2553
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Judiciary Accountability Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2553.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Anti-Discrimination: Federal judiciary employees are protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, and disability.
  • Whistleblower Protection: Employees reporting legal violations or misconduct within the federal judiciary are protected from retaliation, such as dismissal or demotion.
  • New Oversight Bodies: The Commission on Judicial Integrity, the Office of Judicial Integrity, and the Office of Special Counsel for Equal Employment Opportunity are established to prevent and respond to workplace misconduct.
  • Legal Support for Employees: An Office of Employee Advocacy is created to provide free legal assistance and representation to employees experiencing workplace misconduct.
  • Improved Complaint Procedures: Changes to judicial complaint rules aim to ensure fairer and more impartial investigations, and allow claims to proceed even after a judge's resignation.
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 Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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