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Supreme Court Ethics and Transparency: New Recusal and Complaint Rules.

This law mandates a formal Code of Conduct for Supreme Court Justices and establishes a clear process for filing ethics complaints against them. It increases transparency by requiring disclosure of gifts and income from litigants and sets strict new rules on when a Justice must step aside due to conflicts of interest. Citizens gain better tools to ensure the impartiality of the highest court, strengthening public trust in the judiciary.
Key points
Mandatory Code of Conduct: The Supreme Court must create and publish a clear code of ethics for its Justices within 180 days.
Ethics Complaint Process: A formal panel of judges will be established to receive and investigate ethics complaints against Justices, with mandatory publication of findings.
Increased Financial Disclosure: Justices must disclose all gifts, income, and reimbursements, especially those received from parties with interests before the court, meeting Congressional standards.
Stricter Recusal Rules: A Justice must step down from a case if a party supported their nomination or provided them with significant financial benefits within the last six years.
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Print number: 118_HR_926
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Process start date: 2023-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_926.

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 2023-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory Code of Conduct: The Supreme Court must create and publish a clear code of ethics for its Justices within 180 days.
  • Ethics Complaint Process: A formal panel of judges will be established to receive and investigate ethics complaints against Justices, with mandatory publication of findings.
  • Increased Financial Disclosure: Justices must disclose all gifts, income, and reimbursements, especially those received from parties with interests before the court, meeting Congressional standards.
  • Stricter Recusal Rules: A Justice must step down from a case if a party supported their nomination or provided them with significant financial benefits within the last six years.
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. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4].

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 2025-12-26.

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