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New Ethics and Investigation Offices for the U.S. Supreme Court

This bill creates dedicated offices to oversee ethics and conduct within the Supreme Court, ensuring justices follow strict rules regarding gifts and conflicts of interest. It aims to increase public trust by allowing formal investigations into potential ethical violations by justices and their families.
Key points
Establishment of an Office of Ethics Counsel for guidance on financial disclosures and gifts.
Creation of an Office of Investigative Counsel to handle ethics complaints against justices.
Mandatory ethics training for all Supreme Court justices every two years.
New powers to issue subpoenas for witnesses and evidence during ethics investigations.
Requirement to report findings to Congress and notify the Attorney General of potential crimes.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3914
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2026-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supreme Court Ethics and Investigations Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3914.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of an Office of Ethics Counsel for guidance on financial disclosures and gifts.
  • Creation of an Office of Investigative Counsel to handle ethics complaints against justices.
  • Mandatory ethics training for all Supreme Court justices every two years.
  • New powers to issue subpoenas for witnesses and evidence during ethics investigations.
  • Requirement to report findings to Congress and notify the Attorney General of potential crimes.
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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-12.

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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