Senate Bill 2195
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 6, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2195
Congress
115
Policy Area
Law
Law
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting civil actions and administrative remedies, courts and judicial administration, general constitutional issues, dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Measures concerning specific constitutional amendments may fall under the policy area relevant to the subject matter of the amendment (e.g., Education). Measures concerning criminal procedure and law enforcement may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal judicial code to establish the Office of Inspector General for the Judicial Branch to investigate alleged misconduct in the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court; to conduct and supervise audits and investigations; and to prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse.
December 6, 2017
12/06/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7892-7893; text of measure as introduced: CR S7893)
12/06/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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