H.R. 1811 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Mar 3, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCreates watchdog office for judicial branch
This bill sets up a new Office of Inspector General specifically for the judicial branch. This office would investigate alleged misconduct by judges, including Supreme Court justices, and would also conduct audits and look for waste, fraud, and abuse within the court system.
How it affects you
Most people won't interact with this office directly, but it affects the judicial system you might use if you're involved in a lawsuit or court case. The office would work behind the scenes to monitor whether judges and courts are operating ethically and properly handling public resources.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 3, 2025)
Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2025
This bill establishes the Office of Inspector General for the Judicial Branch to investigate alleged misconduct in the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court; to conduct and supervise audits and investigations; and to prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 1811
A BILL
Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Melanie A. Stansbury (D-NM-1) · Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · Law · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 3, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.”