Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2013
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 14, 2013)
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.
What just happenedMar 14, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1862-1863)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 14, 2013
- Mar 14, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1862-1863)
- Mar 14, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1861-1862)
- Mar 14, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate