US SB220 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
January 13 2009 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009 - 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 to: (1) conduct investigations of alleged misconduct in the Judicial Branch, including the U.S. Supreme Court; (2) conduct and supervise audits and investigations; and (3) prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse. Provides for whistleblower protection.
Title
Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
HB486 (Related) 2009-02-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Subjects
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government investigations
Judicial procedure and administration
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:SN00220:@@@L&summ2=m& |
| Text | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-111s220is/pdf/BILLS-111s220is.pdf |
