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Increased Financial Transparency for Federal Judges and Prosecutors

This new law requires federal judges and prosecutors, along with their spouses, to regularly disclose their financial information. The aim is to increase transparency and detect potential conflicts of interest, especially concerning payments from foreign governments. Citizens can be more confident that those in the justice system are subject to greater scrutiny regarding their integrity.
Key points
Federal judges, prosecutors, and their spouses must submit quarterly financial disclosures.
If a judge or their spouse receives payments from a foreign government, this information will be reported to the Attorney General.
The Attorney General must act if disclosed information indicates a violation of federal law.
Failure to file a required report incurs a $5,000 fine for each 30-day period of non-compliance.
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Print number: 118_HR_3886
Sponsor: Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3]
Process start date: 2023-06-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GUO Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3886.

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 2023-06-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal judges, prosecutors, and their spouses must submit quarterly financial disclosures.
  • If a judge or their spouse receives payments from a foreign government, this information will be reported to the Attorney General.
  • The Attorney General must act if disclosed information indicates a violation of federal law.
  • Failure to file a required report incurs a $5,000 fine for each 30-day period of non-compliance.
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. Santos, George [R-NY-3].

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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