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Supreme Court Justices Ethics: Call for Code of Conduct

This bill urges Supreme Court Justices to adopt existing ethics guidelines for federal judges or create their own code of conduct. The aim is to boost public trust in the judiciary's impartiality and integrity, ensuring justices adhere to clear rules on avoiding conflicts of interest.
Key points
Supreme Court Justices are currently not bound by any written code of conduct, unlike other federal judges.
The bill seeks to establish clear ethical rules for Supreme Court Justices, potentially increasing transparency in their decisions.
Citizens would gain greater assurance that justices make impartial decisions, strengthening confidence in the legal system.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_402
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-05-15
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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 118_HRES_402.

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 2023-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Supreme Court Justices are currently not bound by any written code of conduct, unlike other federal judges.
  • The bill seeks to establish clear ethical rules for Supreme Court Justices, potentially increasing transparency in their decisions.
  • Citizens would gain greater assurance that justices make impartial decisions, strengthening confidence in the legal system.
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 House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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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