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Federal Judges Gift Ban: Strict Limits on Gifts to Ensure Court Impartiality.

This law establishes strict limits on the value of gifts federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices, can accept from any source to boost public confidence in the judiciary's impartiality. The goal is to ensure judges' decisions are not influenced by private benefits, leading to a more transparent legal system for citizens. Penalties are introduced for knowing and willful violations of these new ethics rules.
Key points
Federal judges are prohibited from accepting gifts valued over $50 per instance or $100 in total per year from a single source.
The restrictions include gifts given to a judge's relatives if related to the judge's official position.
Mechanisms for enforcement are established, including potential civil and criminal penalties for knowing violations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8830
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Process start date: 2024-06-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

High Court Gift Ban Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8830.

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 2024-06-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal judges are prohibited from accepting gifts valued over $50 per instance or $100 in total per year from a single source.
  • The restrictions include gifts given to a judge's relatives if related to the judge's official position.
  • Mechanisms for enforcement are established, including potential civil and criminal penalties for knowing violations.
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. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8].

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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Courts and Law