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Judges and Families: New Investment and Transparency Rules

This new law requires federal judges, their spouses, and dependent children to place certain financial assets into special "blind" trusts. This aims to increase public trust in the impartiality of the courts by limiting the potential influence of personal investments on judicial decisions. Citizens will gain greater assurance that judgments are made solely based on law, not private financial interests.
Key points
Federal judges, their spouses, and dependent children must place specific financial assets into "blind" trusts.
These trusts are managed without the judge knowing their contents, preventing conflicts of interest.
Written attestation of trust establishment or lack of such assets is required and made public.
Exceptions include widely held investment funds, U.S. Treasury bills, and compensation from a spouse's/child's primary occupation.
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Print number: 118_HR_3534
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Justice is BLIND Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3534.

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 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal judges, their spouses, and dependent children must place specific financial assets into "blind" trusts.
  • These trusts are managed without the judge knowing their contents, preventing conflicts of interest.
  • Written attestation of trust establishment or lack of such assets is required and made public.
  • Exceptions include widely held investment funds, U.S. Treasury bills, and compensation from a spouse's/child's primary occupation.
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. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30].

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 2025-12-25.

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