SB5618: Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes.
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This bill would create a new Inspector General position for the federal judicial branch to oversee ethics and conduct issues. An Inspector General is an official who investigates wrongdoing and waste within a government agency or branch. Currently, the judicial branch lacks a dedicated ethics enforcement office like other federal branches have. The bill modifies federal law to establish this oversight role. It was introduced in Congress but has not yet advanced to consideration.
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SB5618: Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026
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Sponsors
Richard Blumenthal
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (8)
Cory Booker
Mazie Hirono
Andy Kim
Jeff Merkley
Adam Schiff