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US SB3914
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes the Chief Justice to establish an Office of Ethics Counsel within the Supreme Court to advise justices and their spouses on judicial ethics matters including financial disclosures, gift acceptance, political activity, conflicts of interest, and recusal decisions
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Creates an Office of Investigative Counsel with subpoena power to review and investigate ethics complaints against justices, with complaints filed by congressional leadership including Judiciary Committee chairs, Senate leaders, or House Speaker
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Chief Ethics Counsel and Chief Investigative Counsel would receive at least $225,000 annually and serve maximum 6-year terms; other counsels would earn at least $180,000 annually
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Requires biannual ethics training for all justices and annual reporting to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees on ethics advice provided
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Investigation reports must be submitted to the Chief Justice and made available within 10 days to the Judiciary, Oversight, and Homeland Security committees, with potential violations of federal criminal law reported to the Attorney General
Legislative Description
Supreme Court Ethics and Investigations Act
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2/25/2026