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Supreme Court Ethics: New Code of Conduct and Public Recusal Rules.

This law mandates a formal Code of Conduct for all federal judges, including Supreme Court justices. It establishes an Ethics Investigations Counsel to handle public complaints regarding justices' conduct. Crucially, justices must now publicly explain their reasons for stepping away from cases or denying requests to do so, increasing transparency and accountability.
Key points
Mandatory Code of Ethical Conduct established for all federal judges and Supreme Court justices.
Creation of an Ethics Investigations Counsel to receive and investigate public complaints against Supreme Court justices.
Supreme Court justices must publicly disclose reasons for recusing themselves from cases or denying recusal motions.
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Print number: 118_HR_927
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 Act.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_927.

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 Ethical Conduct established for all federal judges and Supreme Court justices.
  • Creation of an Ethics Investigations Counsel to receive and investigate public complaints against Supreme Court justices.
  • Supreme Court justices must publicly disclose reasons for recusing themselves from cases or denying recusal motions.
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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