HR 5219 · 109th Congress · Law
Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2006
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 6.(2006-09-27)
Plain Language Summary
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Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2006 - 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. Requires the Office to: (1) investigate matters pertaining to the Judicial Branch (other than the Supreme Court), including possible misconduct in office of justices and judges; (2) conduct and supervise audits and investigations; and (3) prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse. Provides for whistleblower protection.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 5219, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2006
Oct 25, 2006<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 27, 2006</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 5219, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2006
Oct 25, 2006Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 27, 2006
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (3)
3 Republicans