US Congress Senate Bill 1418 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 21 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-05-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3240-3241; text of measure as introduced: CR S3241)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2015 Amends the federal judicial code to establish the Office of Inspector General for the Judicial Branch, 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 Supreme Court; (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 2015

Sen. Chuck Grassley [R-IA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-05-21	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3240-3241; text of measure as introduced: CR S3241)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1418/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s1418/BILLS-114s1418is.pdf