In CommitteeFiled Jul 23, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 23, 2026
Summary
The bill would amend Chapter 57 of Title 28 of the United States Code to establish a formal code of conduct for federal judges and justices. It also creates an Ethics Investigations Counsel to oversee compliance and requires judges to disclose any recusals. The aim is to increase transparency and accountability in the federal judiciary.
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