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Federal Judges' Financial Transparency: New Transaction Reporting Rules.

This new law increases financial transparency for federal judges, bankruptcy judges, and magistrate judges. Citizens will gain easier access to information about their financial transactions and disclosure reports, aiming to strengthen public trust in the judiciary.
Key points
Federal judges, bankruptcy judges, and magistrate judges must now regularly report their financial transactions.
Judges' financial disclosure reports will be available online in a public, searchable database, making them easier for citizens to review.
This information will be published within 90 days of filing, with exceptions for data that can be redacted for security reasons.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3059
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2021-10-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3059.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal judges, bankruptcy judges, and magistrate judges must now regularly report their financial transactions.
  • Judges' financial disclosure reports will be available online in a public, searchable database, making them easier for citizens to review.
  • This information will be published within 90 days of filing, with exceptions for data that can be redacted for security reasons.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

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. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-125.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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