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S 220 111th Congress Senate Law Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Government studies and investigations Judicial procedure and administration

Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009

Introduced: January 13, 2009 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 13, 2009
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009 - Amends the federal judicial code to establish the Office of Inspector General 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 Office to: (1) conduct investigations of alleged misconduct in the Judicial Branch, including the U.S. Supreme Court; (2) conduct and supervise audits and investigations; and (3) prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse.

Provides for whistleblower protection.


What's happening now January 13, 2009

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 486 Related bill Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 220: Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-220/
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"S. 220: Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-220/.
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S. 220, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-220/.
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