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H.R. 660 (110th)

Court Security Improvement Act of 2007

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Introduced

24 January 2007

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Became Public Law No: 110-177.

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Court Security Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal judicial code to: (1) direct the U.S. Marshals Service to consult with the Judicial Conference of the United States (Judicial Conference) on a continuing basis regarding the security requirements of the judicial branch; (2) authorize the Marshals Service to provide security for the U.S. Tax Court; (3) allow the U.S. Sentencing Commission to enter into multi-year procurement contracts; (4) extend certain life insurance benefits to bankruptcy, magistrate, and territorial judges; and (5) grant expanded authority to certain retired senior judges. Authorizes additional funding to hire marshals to protect the judiciary. Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to: (1) restrict disclosure of the personal information of family members of judges; (2) extend through 2009 the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact certain personal information of judges from financial disclosure reports; and (3) reauthorize the Office of Government Ethics through FY2011. Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit: (1) the filing of false liens against the property of judges or law enforcement officials; (2) the public disclosure of restricted personal information about an federal officer, witness, or juror (or family member) with the intent to harm such individual; and (3) the possession of dangerous weapons in a federal court facility. Increases criminal penalties for tampering with or retaliating against a witness, victim, or informant and for voluntary and involuntary manslaughter. Authorizes grant programs to create and expand witness and victim protection programs. Extends eligibility for correctional options grants and armored vest grants to state and local courts.

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