Bills · HR 3513
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3513Law
Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 20· LAST ACTION MAY 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses long-standing concerns about the ethical conduct and transparency of the Supreme Court. Unlike other federal judges, Supreme Court justices have largely operated without a formal, binding code of conduct, leading to questions about potential conflicts of interest, undisclosed gifts, and other ethical issues. If this bill becomes law, it would bring the Supreme Court's ethical oversight more in line with other branches of government and lower courts, potentially restoring public confidence in the institution.
Without this bill, the Supreme Court would continue to operate under its existing, less formal ethical guidelines, and there would be no independent, formalized process for investigating complaints against justices. Voters care about this because the Supreme Court makes decisions that impact every aspect of American life, and ensuring that those decisions are made by justices free from ethical compromise or perceived impropriety is crucial for maintaining the legitimacy and integrity of the judiciary.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Supreme Court to issue a code of conduct for its justices within 180 days of the bill's enactment, after public comment.
This establishes a formal, written set of ethical rules specifically for Supreme Court justices, which currently does not exist in a binding form.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the Supreme Court to establish procedures for individuals to file ethics complaints against justices.
This creates a clear, formal pathway for the public to report alleged misconduct, addressing a current gap in accountability.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a Judicial Investigation Panel, composed of five randomly selected chief circuit judges, to review and investigate complaints against Supreme Court justices.
This provision introduces an independent body to investigate complaints, providing a layer of impartial review that is not currently in place.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Supreme Court to make its code of conduct and other ethics rules publicly available on its website in a searchable format.
This increases transparency, allowing the public easy access to the ethical guidelines governing the justices.
PROVISION 05
Directs the Counselor to the Chief Justice to establish rules for gift acceptance and disclosure for justices and their law clerks, aligning with Congressional standards.
This aims to standardize and strengthen rules around gifts and financial transparency for the Court, bringing them in line with legislative branch ethics.
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D· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 20
Introduced in House
MAY 20
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3513
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 20, 2025
Last actionMay 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 20, 2025
House BillHR 3513Law
Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 20, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 20, 2025
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READING
17 min
COSPONSORS
63
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