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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 402

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 402

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 402

Bill HRES 402 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2023. Bill HRES 402 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2023. Bill HRES 402's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 15, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 402

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 402

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.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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 402

Eleanor Holmes Norton

District of Columbia(Democrat)

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