HR 5731 · 93th Congress · Law

A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit Federal judges from receiving compensation other than for the performance of their judicial duties, except in certain instances, and to provide for the disclosure of certain financial information.

Introduced 1973-03-15· Sponsored by Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1973-03-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits justices of the Supreme Court and Federal judges from receiving compensation other than for the performance of their judicial duties. Requires the disclosure of financial information relating to a justices' or judge's assets and investments, together with a report of income derived from all sources. Provides that such disclosures and reports shall be submitted annually to the Judicial Conference of the United States. Makes failure to comply with the terms of this Act a high misdemeanor. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 454)…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican