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Judges without Conflict of Interest: New Financial Rules

This act aims to prevent situations where judges and other court employees make decisions that could affect their personal finances. It introduces clear rules to ensure citizens trust that rulings are fair and impartial, thereby protecting the integrity of the judiciary.
Key points
Prohibits judges and court employees from taking official actions that affect their personal financial interests.
Allows for exemptions if the financial interest is too remote or inconsequential, but only after public notice and comment by the Judicial Conference of the United States.
Strengthens public confidence in the impartiality of courts by eliminating potential conflicts of interest.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7676
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Process start date: 2024-03-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Judicial Integrity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7676.

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 2024-03-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits judges and court employees from taking official actions that affect their personal financial interests.
  • Allows for exemptions if the financial interest is too remote or inconsequential, but only after public notice and comment by the Judicial Conference of the United States.
  • Strengthens public confidence in the impartiality of courts by eliminating potential conflicts of interest.
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-28].

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.

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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