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New Ethics and Transparency Rules for Supreme Court Justices

This act introduces new ethics and transparency rules for Supreme Court justices, including a mandatory code of conduct and complaint procedures. It aims to increase public trust in the judiciary through clear rules on gifts, income, and recusal from cases where conflicts of interest exist. Citizens will gain tools to report misconduct and access information about judicial recusals.
Key points
The Supreme Court must establish a code of conduct for justices, outlining ethics and transparency rules.
Procedures for filing complaints against Supreme Court justices will be created, to be reviewed by a special judicial investigation panel.
New, stricter rules will be introduced regarding the acceptance of gifts and disclosure of income by justices and their families.
Justices will be required to recuse themselves from cases where conflicts of interest exist, for example, if a party supported their nomination or provided significant funds.
Information about judicial recusals from cases will be publicly available on court websites.
Parties and organizations filing briefs (amicus curiae) will have to disclose information about gifts and support provided to justices.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3513
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
Process start date: 2025-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3513.

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 2025-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Supreme Court must establish a code of conduct for justices, outlining ethics and transparency rules.
  • Procedures for filing complaints against Supreme Court justices will be created, to be reviewed by a special judicial investigation panel.
  • New, stricter rules will be introduced regarding the acceptance of gifts and disclosure of income by justices and their families.
  • Justices will be required to recuse themselves from cases where conflicts of interest exist, for example, if a party supported their nomination or provided significant funds.
  • Information about judicial recusals from cases will be publicly available on court websites.
  • Parties and organizations filing briefs (amicus curiae) will have to disclose information about gifts and support provided to justices.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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" [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 2025-12-22.

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