What does Preamble of SCCOTUS Act do?

This bill aims to establish a panel to review certiorari petitions. The bill's stated purpose is 'to establish a panel to review certiorari petitions, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of SCCOTUS Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Supreme Court Certiorari Oversight and Transparency Standards Act.

What does CERTIFICATION PANEL. of SCCOTUS Act do?

This section establishes a Supreme Court Certification Panel (the Panel) to review petitions for writs of certiorari. The Panel will consist of 13 circuit judges, with one designated from each United States court of appeals at the beginning of each Supreme Court term. The Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts will use a random selection process to designate judges to the Panel. A decision to grant a petition for a writ of certiorari requires the concurrence of 4 members of the Panel. The Panel may only grant petitions if specific criteria are met, including conflicts between courts of appeals or state courts, or important Federal questions needing resolution. The Panel cannot reexamine factual findings or weigh the sufficiency of evidence. The Panel will issue a public report at the close of each term summarizing petitions reviewed, granted, and denied.

What does SEVERABILITY. of SCCOTUS Act do?

This section establishes a severability clause for the Act. If any part of the Act or its amendments is found invalid, the rest of the Act remains in effect. The application of the Act's provisions to specific individuals or situations is also subject to this severability clause.

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SCCOTUS Act

Last updated: 5/21/2026 · Introduced: 5/21/2026

Author: Jamie Raskin (D-MD)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill creates a 13-member Supreme Court Certification Panel composed of circuit judges to review petitions for writs of certiorari.
The Panel must concur with at least four members to grant a petition, and may only do so when specific criteria, such as conflicts between courts, are met.
The Panel will publish an annual public report detailing the certiorari petitions it reviewed, including those granted and denied.

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