Contact Congress about H.R. 1811: Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2025

The bill sets up a new Inspector General for the federal courts. That office could investigate misconduct and protect whistleblowers, but it could not review judges' case decisions. The Chief Justice would appoint the Inspector General, and Congress would receive reports.

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Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.R. 1811: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who work in the federal courts and the officials who run them. It also matters to Supreme Court justices and lower-court judges because the new office could investigate alleged misconduct, even though it could not review their rulings. Court employees and contractors who report wrongdoing would get stronger legal protection. Congress and the public could also learn more about internal court problems through required reports, though some reports could stay private.

Why this matters: This bill matters because the federal courts do not now have this kind of dedicated watchdog office. It could create a more formal and steady way to investigate ethics problems, misuse of funds, and other misconduct inside the courts. That could make workers more willing to report problems and give Congress more information about what is happening. At the same time, the bill tries to protect judicial independence by blocking the office from reviewing case decisions or disciplining judges itself.

Key provisions in H.R. 1811

• The bill creates a new watchdog office for the federal courts. It would be called the Office of Inspector General for the Judicial Branch and added to title 28 of the U.S. Code.
• The Chief Justice would choose the Inspector General. Before doing that, the Chief Justice must consult House and Senate leaders from both parties.
• The Inspector General would serve for 4 years. The same person could be reappointed again and again with no limit.
• The Chief Justice could remove the Inspector General. If that happens, the Chief Justice must tell both the House and the Senate why.
• The new office would investigate alleged misconduct in the federal courts. That includes possible violations of the Code of Conduct for Supreme Court Justices.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 1811

What is H.R. 1811?

The bill sets up a new Inspector General for the federal courts. That office could investigate misconduct and protect whistleblowers, but it could not review judges' case decisions. The Chief Justice would appoint the Inspector General, and Congress would receive reports.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 1811?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 1811?

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