To amend title 28, United States Code, to establish an Office of Ethics Counsel and an Office of Investigative Counsel within the Supreme Court of the United States.

# HR 7692 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would create two new offices within the Supreme Court: an Office of Ethics Counsel and an Office of Investigative Counsel. These offices would be responsible for providing ethics guidance to justices and staff, and investigating potential ethics violations. Currently, the Supreme Court has no formal ethics office or internal investigation mechanism—justices follow a voluntary ethics code but enforcement is limited. **Who It Affects** The bill directly affects the nine Supreme Court justices and their staff.

More broadly, it impacts the public, as the Supreme Court's decisions affect all Americans. The bill reflects ongoing public concerns about judicial ethics and accountability, particularly following recent controversies involving justices and undisclosed financial relationships or gifts. **Current Status** HR 7692 is currently in committee and has not been voted on by the full House. Sponsored by Representative Daniel Goldman (D-NY), the bill has not advanced further in the legislative process as of the latest update.