S. 575
Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1862-1863)
Sponsor
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Bill Type
- S
- Bill Number
- 575
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Mar 14, 2013
- Policy Area
- Law
- Is Law
- No
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1862-1863)
Source: Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1861-1862)
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in Senate
Source: Library of Congress
Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2013 - Amends the federal judicial code to establish the Office of Inspector General (OIG) 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 OIG to: (1) conduct investigations of alleged misconduct in the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court; (2) conduct and supervise audits and investigations; and (3) prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse.
Provides for whistleblower protection.
Judiciary Committee
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2013