H.R. 1203
Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet.
Sponsor
Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HR
- Bill Number
- 1,203
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Mar 14, 2013
- Policy Area
- Law
- Is Law
- No
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet.
Source: House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: House floor actions
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2013 - Amends the federal judicial code to establish the Office of Inspector General for the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government, to be headed by an Inspector General appointed by the Chief Justice. Sets a term of four years, which may be extended by additional reappointments. Authorizes the Chief Justice to remove an Inspector General from office.
Requires the Office, except with respect to the Supreme Court, to: (1) conduct investigations of alleged misconduct in the Judicial Branch; (2) conduct and supervise audits and investigations; and (3) prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse.
Provides for whistleblower protection.
Judiciary Committee
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2013