Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 6, 2017)
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.
What just happenedDec 6, 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)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 6, 2017
- Dec 6, 2017IntroReferral
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)
Judiciary Committee - Dec 6, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate