S. 5618 Introduced Law

Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026

A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Introduced September 30, 2026 Cosponsors 8 (8 D) Latest action September 30, 2026

Summary

Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026
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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 30, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Sep 30, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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