US Congress Senate Bill 348 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 15 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2011 - 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.

Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2011

Sen. Chuck Grassley [R-IA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-02-15	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

HB727 (Related) 2011-02-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/348/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s348/BILLS-112s348is.pdf