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Increased Transparency for Supreme Court Justices' Finances

New rules aim to increase public access to financial and ethics information of Supreme Court justices. Citizens will easily access their financial and ethics disclosures online, allowing for better oversight of their activities. This seeks to build greater public trust in the judiciary.
Key points
All ethics and personal finance reports for Supreme Court justices will be available in a public, searchable online database.
This information will be published within 30 days of filing, with limited redaction only for the safety of the justice or their family.
Supreme Court justices will be required to report their financial transactions regularly, similar to other public officials.
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Print number: 117_S_956
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2021-03-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supreme Court Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_956.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All ethics and personal finance reports for Supreme Court justices will be available in a public, searchable online database.
  • This information will be published within 30 days of filing, with limited redaction only for the safety of the justice or their family.
  • Supreme Court justices will be required to report their financial transactions regularly, similar to other public officials.
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. Kennedy, John [R-LA].

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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