Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2013
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 14, 2013)
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.
What just happenedApr 15, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 14, 2013
- Apr 15, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet.
- Mar 14, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Mar 14, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 14, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House