US Congress House Bill 486 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-02-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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, 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.

Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009

Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-02-09		Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
2009-01-13		Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SB220 (Related) 2009-01-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/486/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr486/BILLS-111hr486ih.pdf