A bill to provide a code of ethics for Federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices, by amending chapter 11 of title 18, United States Code.

Summary

Prohibits a judge, including each Supreme Court Justice, in regular active service from accepting compensation of any kind, whether in the form of loans, gifts, gratuities, honoraria, or otherwise, for services performed by him except that provided by law for the performance of his judicial duties. Permits the acceptance of compensation for the performance of services determined by the judicial council of the circuit to be in the public interest or to be justified by exceptional circumstances. Requires each judge to file annually with the Judicial Conference of the United States a statement of his investment, assets, and income, including gifts and bequests, from any source identifying the source, and a statement of liabilities. Prescribes a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, for violations of this Act. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 225).

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Timeline

1. 3 January 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 January 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 January 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 January 1973

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Sponsors

• Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] · D · Sponsor
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