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.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Justices of the Supreme Court should subject themselves to the ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges or promulgate their own code of conduct.

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.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 402

Introduced on
2023-05-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Justices of the Supreme Court should subject themselves to the ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges or promulgate their own code of conduct.

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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing 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.

Policy Areas
Law

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Latest Summary3/19/2024

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Justices of the Supreme Court should subject themselves to the ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges or promulgate their own code of conduct.<...


Latest Action5/15/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.