Bill 118 HRES 402, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Justices of the Supreme Court should make themselves subject to the existing and operative ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for United States Judges, or should promulgate their own code of conduct," is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives.
The purpose of this resolution is to urge the Justices of the Supreme Court to adhere to the ethics guidelines outlined in the Code of Conduct for United States Judges. The resolution emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the judicial branch and calls on the Justices to either follow the existing guidelines or establish their own code of conduct.
The resolution does not propose any specific legislative changes or penalties for non-compliance. Instead, it serves as a statement of the House of Representatives' position on the issue of judicial ethics and aims to encourage the Justices to uphold high ethical standards in their decision-making and conduct.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 402 seeks to promote integrity and trust in the Supreme Court by urging the Justices to align themselves with established ethics guidelines or create their own code of conduct to guide their behavior.