S. 3059 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act
S. 3059 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Oct 25, 2021, sponsored by John Cornyn with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 117-125
What it does
Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act This bill requires federal judicial officers, bankruptcy judges, and magistrate judges to file periodic transaction reports disclosing certain securities transactions. The bill also requires online publication of judicial financial disclosure reports.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 25, 2021
- Passed the SenateFeb 17, 2022
- Passed the HouseApr 27, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentMay 3, 2022
- Became lawMay 13, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-125. (May 13, 2022)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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