What does Preamble of S 3914 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 28, United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to establish an Office of Ethics Counsel within the Supreme Court of the United States. The bill also seeks to establish an Office of Investigative Counsel within the Supreme Court of the United States.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3914 do?

This bill is formally titled the Supreme Court Ethics and Investigations Act.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF ETHICS COUNSEL WITHIN THE of S 3914 do?

This section establishes the Office of Ethics Counsel within the Supreme Court of the United States. The Chief Justice is authorized to establish the Office and appoint a chief ethics counsel. The Office will advise justices and their spouses on judicial ethics matters, including financial disclosures, gifts, political activity, conflicts of interest, and unauthorized disclosure of court documents. The chief ethics counsel will receive an annual rate of pay of at least $225,000 and other counsels at least $180,000, and will serve no more than two 6-year terms. Each counsel must be licensed to practice law and have at least 5 years of experience. The Chief Justice determines counsel qualifications based on education, training, and experience. The Office must provide biannual training courses on judicial ethics for each justice. The chief ethics counsel must submit an annual report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees detailing ethics advice provided.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIVE COUNSEL WITHIN THE of S 3914 do?

This section establishes an Office of Investigative Counsel within the Supreme Court of the United States. The Office will be constituted by a Chief Investigative Counsel and at least two additional investigative counsels. The Office's primary function is to review and investigate ethics complaints against justices, including actions of their spouses and dependents. The Chief Investigative Counsel will be appointed by the Chief Justice, serve a maximum six-year term, and receive an annual salary of at least $225,000. Additional investigative counsels will be appointed by the Chief Investigative Counsel and receive an annual salary of at least $180,000. Investigative counsels must be licensed attorneys with at least seven years of experience. The Chief Investigative Counsel has the authority to issue subpoenas to compel testimony and production of evidence. Ethics complaints can be filed with the Office by designated congressional leaders. The Office must review complaints within 60 days and determine if a full investigation is appropriate. The Office will submit reports containing findings and recommendations to the Chief Justice (or the most senior associate justice if the Chief Justice is the subject of the complaint).

What does SEVERABILITY. of S 3914 do?

This section establishes a severability clause. If a portion of the Act is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining provisions and their application to other individuals or situations will remain in effect.

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Supreme Court Ethics and Investigations Act — S. 3914

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 2/25/2026

Author: Cory Booker (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes an Office of Ethics Counsel within the Supreme Court to advise justices on ethical matters and provide biannual ethics training.
The bill creates an Office of Investigative Counsel to review and investigate ethics complaints against justices, with the authority to issue subpoenas.
If any part of the bill is found unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will still be in effect.

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