Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2013

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 14 March 2013

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1862-1863)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 March 2013

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1861-1862)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 March 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 14 March 2013 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 14 March 2013

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 14 March 2013

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 14 March 2013

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Sponsors

• Chuck Grassley · R · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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