,,ii #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #aijh ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #h1 #bjbc,ms4 ,warren 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,markey1 ,mr4 ,wyden1 ,mr4 ,sanders1 ,ms4 ,smith1 ,mr4 ,merkley1 ,mr4 ,padilla1 and ,mr4 ,cardin7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,a ,,bill ,to establish judicial ethics4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,judicial ,ethics and ,anti-,corruption ,act of #bjbc4 #b4 ,conflicts of interest rules for judges and justices and nonconflicted ,federal employee investment accounts 7a7 ,required divestments of conflicted assets 7#a7 ,stocks and securities ,no judge or justice may own an interest in or trade 7except a divestment required or approved by the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states7 any stock1 bond1 commodity1 future1 and other form of security1 including an interest in a hedge fund1 a derivative1 option1 or other complex investment vehicle1 except nonconflicted assets allowed under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,commercial real estate ,no judge or justice may maintain ownership in commercial real estate1 unless ownership of such commercial real estate is necessary for an entity described in paragraph 7#d77;,c74 7#c7 ,trusts 7,a7 ,in general ,no judge or justice may maintain a financial interest in any trust1 including a family trust1 if the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states determines that the trust includes any-- 7i7 asset that might present a conflict of interest2 or 7ii7 stock1 bond1 commodity1 future1 and other form of security1 including an interest in a hedge fund1 a derivative1 option1 or other complex investment vehicle1 except nonconflicted assets allowed under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,exception ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to a trust described in section #acajd7;f77#b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,businesses and companies 7,a7 ,privately owned or closely held corporation ,no judge or justice may maintain ownership in a privately owned or closely held corporation1 company1 firm1 partnership1 or other business enterprise4 7,b7 ,board members ,no judge or justice may serve on the board of directors of any for-profit entity1 including any corporation1 company1 firm1 partnership1 or other business enterprise4 7,c7 ,exception ,subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 shall not apply to a corporation1 company1 firm1 partnership1 or other business enterprise that has gross receipts for the previous taxable year of less than #e1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,nonconflicted assets 7#a7 ,in general ,a judge or justice may maintain assets that do not present a conflict of interest1 including-- 7,a7 a widely held investment fund-- 7i7 described in section #acajd7;f77#h7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 that meets the requirements described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7iii7 that is diversified because the fund does not have a stated policy of concentrating the investments of the fund in any industry1 business1 single country other than the ,united ,states1 or bonds of any single ,state2 7,b7 noncommercial real estate1 including real estate used solely as a personal residence2 7,c7 cash1 certificates of deposit1 or other forms of savings accounts2 7,d7 a federally managed asset1 including-- 7i7 financial interests in or income derived from-- 7,i7 any retirement system under title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7including the ,thrift ,savings ,plan under subchapter ,,iii of chapter #hd of such title72 or 7,,ii7 any other retirement system maintained by the ,united ,states for officers or employees of the ,united ,states1 including the ,president1 or for members of the uniformed services2 7ii7 benefits received under the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq472 and 7iii7 an asset in the ,federal ,employee ,investment ,account described in paragraph 7#c72 7,e7 bonds1 bills1 and notes issued by governmental sources1 such as the ,federal ,government1 ,state1 or other municipality2 7,f7 shares of ,settlement ,common ,stock issued under section #g7;g77#a77;,a7 of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;g77#a77;,a772 and 7,g7 shares of ,settlement ,common ,stock1 as defined in section #c of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb74 7#b7 ,widely held investment fund requirements ,a judge or justice may not maintain a widely held investment fund described in section #acajd7;f77#h7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 unless-- 7,a7 the widely held investment fund is-- 7i7 diversified1 as described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77iii72 and 7ii7 registered as a management company under the ,investment ,company ,act of #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;a-#a et seq472 7,b7 the widely held investment fund does not present a conflict of interest2 and 7,c7 any instructions to a manager of the widely held investment fund are shared with the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,federal ,employee ,investment ,account ,section #hdgb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 establish ,federal ,employee ,investment ,accounts in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states accounts for judges and justices to maintain investments in the stock and securities markets in which a judge or justice may-- 7,a7 sell an asset or security1 including those assets or securities that present a conflict of interest under section #b7;a7 of the ,judicial ,ethics and ,anti-,corruption ,act of #bjbc1 and invest the resulting funds into the ,federal ,employee ,investment ,accounts2 and 7,b7 withdraw funds from their ,federal ,employee ,investment ,account at any time2 7#e7 act in the interest of the plan participants and beneficiaries of ,federal ,employee ,investment ,accounts when making decisions for the purpose of providing benefits to those participants and beneficiaries2 7#f7 establish a new and parallel system for recordkeeping with respect to ,federal ,employee ,investment ,accounts2 and 7#g7 establish a ,federal ,employee ,investment ,fund to fully cover administrative costs associated with managing ,federal ,employee ,investment ,accounts1 which-- 7,a7 shall be separate from the ,thrift ,savings ,fund established under section #hdcg1 except with respect to administrative costs for common resources2 and 7,b7 may be used for compensation to pay new employees1 additional resources for information technology1 additional call center capacity1 and any other new capacity to handle the administration of ,federal ,employee ,investment ,accounts4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7g77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 promulgate regulations for the administration of ,federal ,employee ,investment ,accounts4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to establish and maintain ,federal ,employee ,investment ,accounts established under subsection 7f71 including for the purpose of reducing any fees paid by participants in the ,federal ,employee ,investment ,accounts4 4 7c7 ,civil fines ,the ,attorney ,general or the ,special ,counsel may bring a civil action in the appropriate ,united ,states district court against any judge or justice who engages in conduct constituting a violation of this section and1 upon proof of such conduct by a preponderance of the evidence1 such judge or justice shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than #ej1jjj for each violation4 ,the imposition of a civil penalty under this subsection does not preclude any other criminal or civil statutory1 common law1 or administrative remedy1 which is available by law to the ,united ,states or any other person4 #c4 ,clarification of gift ban 7a7 ,in general ,section #gcec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking anything of value and inserting a gift2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,the total monetary value of any gifts accepted by a ,member1 officer1 or employee pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 as personal hospitality during any calendar year shall not exceed an amount equal to the dollar amount established under paragraph 7#a7 of section #bejc7;b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7as adjusted under paragraph 7#b7 of such section7 with respect to such calendar year4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the term gift means anything of value1 including transportation1 travel1 lodgings and meals1 whether provided in-kind1 by purchase of a ticket1 payment in advance1 or reimbursement after the expense has been incurred4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states shall promulgate regulations to carry out the amendment made by subsection 7a7 with respect to the judicial branch4 #d4 ,restrict privately funded educational events and speeches 7a7 ,judicial ,education ,fund 7#a7 ,establishment ,chapter #db of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fcj4 ,judicial ,education ,fund 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,board means the ,board of the ,federal ,judicial ,center established in section #fba2 7#b7 the term ,fund means the ,judicial ,education ,fund established under subsection 7b72 7#c7 the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term under section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a772 7#d7 the term national bar association means a national organization that is open to general membership to all members of the bar2 7#e7 the term private judicial seminar-- 7,a7 means a seminar1 symposia1 panel discussion1 course1 or a similar event that provides continuing legal education to judges and justices2 and 7,b7 does not include-- 7i7 seminars that last #a day or less and are conducted by1 and on the campus of1 an institute of higher education2 7ii7 seminars that last #a day or less and are conducted by a national bar association or ,state or local bar association for the benefit of the bar association membership2 or 7iii7 seminars of any length conducted by1 and on the campus of an institute of higher education or by a national bar association or ,state or local bar association1 where a judge or justice is a presenter and at which judges and justices constitute less than #be percent of the participants2 and 7#f7 the term ,state or local bar association means a ,state or local organization that is open to general membership to all members of the bar in the specified geographic region4 7b7 ,fund ,there is established within the ,united ,states ,treasury a fund to be known as the ,judicial ,education ,fund4 7c7 ,use of amounts ,amounts in the ,fund may be made available for the payment of necessary expenses1 including reasonable expenditures for transportation1 food1 lodging1 private judicial seminar fees and materials1 incurred by a judge or justice in attending a private judicial seminar approved by the ,board4 ,necessary expenses shall not include expenditures for recreational activities or entertainment other than that provided to all attendees as an integral part of the private judicial seminar4 ,any payment from the ,fund shall be approved by the ,board4 7d7 ,required information ,the ,board may approve a private judicial seminar after submission of information by the sponsor of that private judicial seminar that includes-- 7#a7 the content of the private judicial seminar 7including a list of presenters1 topics1 and course materials72 and 7#b7 the litigation activities of the sponsor 7including any amicus briefs submitted by the sponsor7 and the presenters at the private judicial seminar 7including the litigation activities of the employer of each presenter7 on the topic related to those addressed at the private judicial seminar4 7e7 ,public availability ,if the ,board approves a private judicial seminar1 the ,board shall make the information submitted under subsection 7d7 relating to the private judicial seminar available to judges1 justices1 and the public by posting the information online4 7f7 ,guidelines ,the ,judicial ,conference shall promulgate guidelines to ensure that the ,board only approves private judicial seminars that are conducted in a manner so as to maintain the public's confidence in an unbiased and fair-minded judiciary4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for deposit in the ,fund #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc1 #bjbd1 and #bjbe1 to remain available until expended4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #db of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fcj4 ,judicial ,education ,fund4 4 7b7 ,private judicial seminar gifts prohibited 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term gift has the meaning given that term under section #gcec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #c2 7,b7 the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term under section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a772 and 7,c7 the terms national bar association1 private judicial seminar1 and ,state or local bar association have the meanings given those terms under section #fcj of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states shall promulgate regulations to apply section #gcec7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to prohibit the solicitation or acceptance of a gift in connection with a private judicial seminar4 7#c7 ,exception ,the prohibition under the regulations promulgated under paragraph 7#b7 shall not apply if-- 7,a7 the judge or justice participates in a private judicial seminar as a speaker1 panel participant1 or otherwise presents information2 7,b7 ,federal judges and justices are not the primary audience at the private judicial seminar2 and 7,c7 the gift accepted is-- 7i7 reimbursement from the private judicial seminar sponsor of reasonable transportation1 food1 or lodging expenses on any day on which the judge or justice speaks1 participates1 or presents information1 as applicable2 7ii7 attendance at the private judicial seminar on any day on which the judge or justice speaks1 participates1 or presents information1 as applicable2 or 7iii7 anything excluded from the definition of a gift under regulations of the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states under sections #gcea and #gcec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #e4 ,code of ,conduct 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that in order for justices and judges1 both of the supreme and inferior courts1 to hold their offices during good behaviour under section #a of article ,,iii of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 the judges and justices shall1 among other requirements1 adhere to the ,code of ,conduct for ,united ,states ,judges adopted by the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states described in this section4 7b7 ,applicability ,the ,code of ,conduct for ,united ,states ,judges adopted by the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states shall apply to the justices of the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states to the same extent as such ,code applies to circuit and district judges4 7c7 ,enforcement ,the ,judicial ,conference shall establish procedures1 modeled after the procedures set forth in chapter #af of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 under which-- 7#a7 complaints alleging that a justice of the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states has violated the ,code of ,conduct referred to in subsection 7a7 may be filed with or identified by the ,conference2 7#b7 such material1 nonfrivolous complaints and any accompanying material are immediately referred to the ,supreme ,court ,review ,committee established in section #aj2 and 7#c7 further action1 where appropriate1 is taken by the ,conference1 with respect to such complaints4 7d7 ,submission to ,congress2 effective date 7#a7 ,submission to congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,judicial ,conference shall submit to ,congress the procedures established under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,effective date ,the procedures established under subsection 7b7 shall take effect #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #f4 ,improving disclosure 7a7 ,recusal decisions ,section #dee of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,recusal lists 7#a7 ,each justice1 judge1 and magistrate judge of the ,united ,states shall maintain and submit to the ,judicial ,conference a list of each association or interest that would require the justice1 judge1 or magistrate to be recused under subsection 7b77#d71 including any financial interests of the judge1 the spouse of the judge1 or any minor child of the judge residing in the household of the judge4 7#b7 ,the ,judicial ,conference shall maintain and make publicly available online1 at no cost1 each list required under this subsection that is filed with the ,judicial ,conference in a format that is searchable1 sortable1 machine-readable1 downloadable1 and accessible format1 and accessible in multiple languages and to individuals with disabilities4 7#c7 ,the ,judicial ,conference may issue public or private guidance to justices1 judges1 and magistrate judges of the ,united ,states regarding the contents of the lists under this subsection to ensure such lists comply with the disqualification requirements of 7b77#d74 4 7b7 ,speeches 7#a7 ,in general ,each justice1 judge1 and magistrate judge of the ,united ,states shall maintain and submit to the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states a copy of each speech or other significant oral communication made by the justice1 judge1 or magistrate4 7#b7 ,availability ,the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states shall maintain and make each speech or other significant oral communication submitted under paragraph 7#a7 available to the public in printed form1 upon request1 and online1 at no cost1 in a format that is searchable1 sortable1 machine-readable1 downloadable1 and accessible in multiple languages and to individuals with disabilities4 7#c7 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states shall promulgate regulations regarding the types of oral communications that are required to be maintained1 submitted1 and made publicly available under this subsection4 7c7 ,livestreaming judicial proceedings 7#a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term appellate court of the ,united ,states means any ,united ,states circuit court of appeals and the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,streaming of court proceedings ,in accordance with procedures established by the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states1 the audio of each open session conducted by an appellate court of the ,united ,states shall be made available online contemporaneously with the session1 unless the appellate court of the ,united ,states1 by a majority vote1 determines that making audio of the session available online would violate the constitutional rights or threaten the safety of any party to the proceeding4 7d7 ,publicizing case assignment information 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states shall promulgate regulations requiring each court of the ,united ,states to make case assignment data available to the public online1 at no cost1 in a format that is searchable1 sortable1 machine-readable1 downloadable1 and accessible in multiple languages and to individuals with disabilities4 7#b7 ,contents ,the case assignment data made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 and to the extent available1 the case title1 docket number1 case origin1 filing date1 and name of each authoring judge1 concurring judge1 and dissenting judge for each opinion issued in the case4 7e7 ,making websites user-,friendly ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states shall promulgate regulations requiring an evaluation of1 and improvements to1 the website of each district court of the ,united ,states to ensure the website is easy to understand1 including that it is clear how to file a complaint relating to a judge or an employee of the district court4 7f7 ,accessibility ,the ,judicial ,conference shall make efforts to ensure that any disclosures required under this section are made available to the public in plain language1 in a variety of languages1 and accessible to individuals with disabilities4 #g4 ,oversight process for disqualification of justice1 judge1 or magistrate judge ,section #dee of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #f of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 7#a7 ,any litigant appearing before a justice1 judge1 or magistrate judge of the ,united ,states may file a petition that the justice1 judge1 or magistrate judge of the ,united ,states1 as applicable1 shall be disqualified based on the criteria described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 7,a7 ,any judge or magistrate judge of the ,united ,states subject to a petition under paragraph 7#a7 may provide a public1 written response to the petition that provides a written explanation relating to any disqualification decision4 7,b7 ,any justice of the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states subject to a petition under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide a public1 written response to the petition that provides a written explanation relating to any disqualification decision4 7#c7 ,if a litigant makes a petition under paragraph 7#a7 relating to a justice of the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states1 the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states shall issue a nonbinding1 public advisory opinion with its recommendation1 which shall be shared with the ,supreme ,court ,review ,committee established in section #aj of the ,judicial ,ethics and ,anti-,corruption ,act of #bjbc4 7#d7 ,if the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states recommends that a justice of the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states be disqualified under this section1 the justice shall publicly explain a final disqualification decision in writing1 which shall be shared with the ,supreme ,court ,review ,committee established in section #aj of the ,judicial ,ethics and ,anti-,corruption ,act of #bjbc4 7#e7 7,a7 ,for any judge or magistrate judge of the ,united ,states1 the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states shall-- 7,b7 establish a written process to determine whether a judge meets #a or more of the criteria in subsection 7b72 7,c7 use any administrative procedures which may be necessary to aid in the execution of the written process described in subparagraph 7,b71 which may include any procedures or software that may be necessary to determine whether a judge meets #a or more of the criteria in subsection 7b72 and 7,d7 the process described in subparagraph 7,b7 shall be made publicly available and1 at a minimum-- 7i7 include how an individual may make a petition under paragraph 7#a7 for a judge to be disqualified2 7ii7 ensure that a judge or group of judges other than the judge who is the subject of the inquiry determines whether the judge shall be disqualified2 7iii7 allow the judge or group of judges making the disqualification determination to receive the expert advice of ethics personnel and officials1 including individuals with expertise in ethics at the ,judicial ,conference2 7iv7 require that the judge be disqualified should another judge or group of judges determine that the judge must be disqualified in accordance with this subsection2 and 7v7 require that all recusal decisions be made publicly available and be accompanied by a written explanation for the recusal decision4 4 #h4 ,complaints against retired judges and judicial discipline 7a7 ,complaints ,section #cea7;d7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 the term judge-- 7,a7 means a circuit judge1 district judge1 bankruptcy judge1 or magistrate judge2 and 7,b7 includes a retired judge described in subparagraph 7,a72 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the term retired judge means any judge of the ,united ,states who has retired from regular active service under section #cga7;b7 or #cgb7;a74 4 7b7 ,review of complaint by chief judge ,section #ceb of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term intervening events does not include the retirement of the judge whose conduct is complained of or the nomination or confirmation of the judge to the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states4 4 #i4 ,action by judicial council in response to misconduct by judges ,section #ced of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,retired judges ,if the conduct of a retired judge is the subject of the complaint1 action by the judicial council under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 may include-- 7i7 censuring or reprimanding the judge by means of public announcement2 and 7ii7 reducing or rescinding the nonvested pension benefits of the retired judge4 7,e7 ,remedial actions for certain conduct 7i7 ,definition ,in this subparagraph1 the term covered judge does not include a retired judge4 7ii7 ,conduct ,if the conduct of a covered judge is the subject of the complaint1 action by the judicial council under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 may include mandating that the covered judge participate in professional counseling1 treatment1 education1 or mentoring to address the misconduct at issue4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission to ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states ,each chief judge of the circuit shall submit to the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states an annual report on1 with respect to the previous year-- 7,a7 the number of complaints filed under section #cea against judges in the circuit2 and 7,b7 the outcome of the complaints described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,submission to ,congress ,the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives each report submitted under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,public availability ,no later than #cj days after submitting to ,congress each report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states shall make the report available to the public4 4 #aj4 ,supreme ,court ,complaints ,review ,committee 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,review ,committee ,the term ,review ,committee means the ,supreme ,court ,complaints ,review ,committee4 7#b7 ,close family member ,the term close family member includes-- 7,a7 a parent of the reporting individual2 7,b7 a spouse of the reporting individual2 and 7,c7 an adult child of the reporting individual4 7b7 ,establishment ,for the purpose of assisting the ,house of ,representatives in carrying out its responsibilities under section #b of article ,i and section #d of article ,,ii of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 there is established in the legislative branch to be known as the ,supreme ,court ,complaints ,review ,committee under the general supervision of the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,members 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,review ,committee shall consist of #e members1 of whom-- 7,a7 #b shall be appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 #b shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 #a shall be appointed by agreement of the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives and the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,qualifications of review committee members 7,a7 ,expertise ,each member of the ,review ,committee shall be an individual of exceptional public standing who is specifically qualified to serve on the ,review ,committee by virtue of the individual's education1 training1 or experience in #a or more of the following fields3 7i7 ,constitutional law4 7ii7 ,impeachment4 7iii7 ,judicial ethics4 7iv7 ,professional ethics4 7v7 ,legal history4 7vi7 ,judicial service4 7,b7 ,selection basis ,selection and appointment of each member of the ,review ,committee shall be without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties of a member of the ,review ,committee4 7,c7 ,citizenship ,each member of the ,review ,committee shall be a ,united ,states citizen4 7,d7 ,disqualifications ,no individual shall be eligible for appointment to1 or service on1 the ,review ,committee who-- 7i7 has ever been registered1 or required to be registered1 as a lobbyist under the ,lobbying ,disclosure ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq472 7ii7 engages in1 or is otherwise employed in1 lobbying of the ,congress2 7iii7 is registered or is required to be registered as an agent of a foreign principal under the ,foreign ,agents ,registration ,act of #aich 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #faa et seq472 7iv7 is a currently serving judge1 justice1 or employee of the ,federal courts2 7v7 is an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government2 7vi7 is a close family member of any judge or justice of the ,federal courts2 7vii7 during the #d years preceding the date of appointment1 engaged in any significant political activity 7including being a candidate for public office1 fundraising for a candidate for public office or a political party1 or serving as an officer or employee of a political campaign or party72 7viii7 during the #b years preceding the date of appointment1 served as a fiduciary or personal attorney for a judge1 justice1 or employee of the ,federal courts1 including any judge or justice2 or 7ix7 any currently serving ,senator or ,representative in1 or ,delegate or ,resident ,commissioner to1 the ,congress4 7#c7 ,term and removal 7,a7 ,length of term ,the term of a member of the ,review ,committee shall be for #b ,congresses4 7,b7 ,term limits ,a member of the ,review ,committee may not serve during #d consecutive ,congresses4 7,c7 ,removal ,a member of the ,review ,committee may be removed upon unanimous agreement among the ,speaker and the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives or by an affirmative vote of #b_/c of the members of the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy on the ,review ,committee shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner1 and by the same appointing authority1 as the original appointment under paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,chairperson and ,vice-,chairperson 7#a7 ,in general ,the members of the ,review ,committee shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson of the ,review ,committee by a majority vote4 ,the chairperson and the vice-chairperson shall serve a #a-year term1 and may be reelected for additional #a-year terms4 7#b7 ,duties ,the chairperson of the ,review ,committee shall preside at the meetings of the ,review ,committee1 and the vice-chairperson shall preside in the absence or disability of the chairperson4 7e7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,review ,committee shall constitute a quorum4 7#b7 ,meetings ,the ,review ,committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson1 the chair of the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives1 or the call of a majority of its members1 pursuant to the rules of the ,review ,committee4 7#c7 ,voting ,except as otherwise specifically provided1 a majority vote of the ,review ,committee under this subtitle shall require an affirmative vote of #c or more members4 7f7 ,compensation ,a member of the ,review ,committee shall not be considered to be an officer or employee of the ,house or ,senate1 but shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the minimum annual rate of basic pay prescribed for ,,gs-#ae of the ,general ,schedule under section #eajg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day 7including travel time7 during which such member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the ,review ,committee4 7g7 ,duties of review committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,review ,committee shall review each complaint made against the ,chief ,justice of the ,united ,states or a ,justice of the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states through the review process described in subsection 7m74 7#b7 ,hearings ,the ,review ,committee may hold such hearings as are necessary and may sit and act only in executive session at such times and places1 solicit such testimony1 and receive such relevant evidence1 as may be necessary to carry out its duties4 7h7 ,financial disclosure reports 7#a7 ,in general ,each member of the ,review ,committee shall file an annual financial disclosure report with the ,clerk of the ,house of ,representatives on or before ,may #ae of each calendar year immediately following any year in which the member served on the ,review ,committee4 ,each such report shall be on a form prepared by the ,clerk that is substantially similar to the form required for individuals at the executive branch who must complete a confidential financial disclosure report under section #acajd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,distribution of report ,the ,clerk of the ,house of ,representatives shall-- 7,a7 not later than #g days after the date each financial disclosure report under paragraph 7#a7 is filed1 send a copy of each such report to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 annually print all such financial disclosure reports as a document of ,congress1 and make the document available to the public4 7i7 ,duties and powers of the ,review ,committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,review ,committee is authorized-- 7,a7 to establish a process for receiving and reviewing complaints from any person regarding allegations of misconduct by a justice of the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 to conduct a review of material complaints regarding alleged misconduct by a justice of the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 in any case where the ,review ,committee determines1 on the basis of the review described in subsection 7m71 that a justice may have engaged in conduct which might violate the ,code of ,conduct for ,united ,states ,judges adopted by the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states or constitute #a or more grounds for impeachment under article ,,ii of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 or which1 in the interest of justice1 is not amenable to resolution by the ,review ,committee1 the ,review ,committee shall promptly certify such determination1 together with any complaint and a record of any associated proceedings to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,referrals to law enforcement officials 7,a7 ,in general ,upon a majority vote of the ,review ,committee1 the ,review ,committee may refer potential legal violations committed by a justice to the ,department of ,justice or other relevant ,federal or ,state law enforcement officials1 which referral shall include all appropriate evidence gathered during any review or preliminary investigation conducted under this subtitle4 7,b7 ,notification ,the ,review ,committee shall notify the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives of all referrals under this subsection4 7#c7 ,limitations on review ,no review may be undertaken by the ,review ,committee of any complaint-- 7,a7 that is primarily concerned with challenging the merits of a decision or procedural ruling2 7,b7 that is frivolous1 lacking sufficient evidence to raise an inference that misconduct has occurred1 or containing allegations that are incapable of being established through investigation2 7,c7 concerning any alleged violation of law1 rule1 regulation or standard of conduct not in effect at the time of the alleged violation2 or 7,d7 concerning any alleged violation that occurred before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7j7 ,prohibition on public disclosure 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,prohibition on public disclosure ,no information obtained by a member or employee of the ,review ,committee regarding complaints shall be publicly disclosed to any person or entity outside the ,review ,committee1 unless approved by a majority vote of the ,review ,committee4 ,any communication to any person or entity outside the ,review ,committee may occur only as authorized by the ,review ,committee4 7,b7 ,procedures and investigation ,the ,review ,committee shall establish1 in consultation with relevant agencies1 procedures necessary to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of any information received by the ,review ,committee4 ,any breaches of confidentiality shall be investigated by the ,review ,committee and appropriate action shall be taken1 which may include a recommendation to ,congress for removal pursuant to subsection 7c77#c77;,c74 7#b7 ,provision with respect to ,house and ,senate ,judiciary ,committees ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not preclude-- 7,a7 any member or employee of the ,review ,committee from presenting a report or findings of the ,committee1 or testifying before the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives1 if requested by the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives pursuant to its rules2 7,b7 any necessary communication with the ,department of ,justice or any other law enforcement agency2 or 7,c7 any necessary communication with the ,speaker or minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives or the majority leader or minority leader of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,opportunity to present ,before the ,review ,committee votes on a recommendation or statement to be transmitted to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives relating to a complaint involving a justice1 the ,review ,committee shall provide the justice whose conduct is the subject of the complaint the opportunity to present1 orally or in writing 7at the discretion of the justice71 a statement to the ,review ,committee4 7k7 ,presentation of reports to the ,house ,judiciary ,committee ,whenever the ,review ,committee transmits any report to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives relating to a complaint involving a justice1 the ,review ,committee shall designate a member or employee of the ,review ,committee to present the report to the ,house ,judiciary ,committee if requested by the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7l7 ,maintaining of financial disclosure reports ,the ,review ,committee shall receive1 and maintain1 a copy of each report filed under section #acajc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 by a justice of the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states4 7m7 ,complaints 7#a7 ,source of complaints ,any person1 including a judge1 justice1 or employee of the courts of the ,united ,states1 may file with the ,review ,committee a complaint alleging a violation by a justice of any law 7including any regulation71 rule1 or other standard of conduct1 including the ,code of ,conduct for ,united ,states ,judges adopted by the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states1 applicable to the conduct of such justice in the performance of the duties1 or the discharge of the responsibilities1 of the justice4 7#b7 ,false claims and statements acknowledgment ,any complaint submission under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a signed statement acknowledging that the person submitting the allegation or information understands that section #ajja of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7popularly known as the ,false ,statements ,act7 applies to the information4 7#c7 ,review process of alleged violations by a justice 7,a7 ,review authorization 7i7 ,in general ,after receiving a complaint under paragraph 7#a71 the ,review ,committee may1 by majority vote1 authorize a review under subparagraph 7,b7 of any alleged violation by a justice of any law 7including any regulation71 rule1 or other standard of conduct1 including the ,code of ,conduct for ,united ,states ,judges adopted by the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states1 applicable to the conduct of such justice in the performance of the duties1 or the discharge of the responsibilities1 of the justice4 7ii7 ,requirements ,the authorization under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 be in writing2 and 7,,ii7 include a brief description of the specific matter and an explanation of why allegations in complaint meet the criteria in subsection 7i77#c74 7,b7 ,review process 7i7 ,initiation and notification of review ,after the date on which the ,review ,committee makes an authorization under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,review ,committee shall-- 7,i7 initiate a review of the alleged violation2 and 7,,ii7 provide a written notification of the commencement of the review1 including a statement of the nature of the review1 to-- 7aa7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7bb7 the justice who is the subject of the review4 7ii7 ,opportunity to terminate review ,at any time1 the ,review ,committee may1 by a majority vote1 terminate a review on any ground1 including that the matter under review is de minimis in nature4 ,if the ,review ,committee votes to terminate the review1 the ,committee shall-- 7,i7 notify1 in writing1 the complainant1 the justice who was the subject of the review1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives of its decision to terminate the review of the matter2 and 7,,ii7 send a report1 including any findings of the ,review ,committee1 to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,c7 ,scope of review ,during a review1 the ,review ,committee shall evaluate the complaint and determine1 based on a majority vote1 whether the misconduct alleged in the complaint1 if true1 may constitute ,treason1 ,bribery1 and other high ,crimes and ,misdemeanors under section #d of article ,,ii of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,completion of review ,upon the completion of any review1 the ,review ,committee shall-- 7i7 transmit to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives a written report that includes-- 7,i7 a statement of the nature of the review and the justice who is the subject of the review2 7,,ii7 the ,review ,committee's determination under paragraph 7#c72 7,,iii7 a description of the number of members voting in the affirmative and in the negative for the determination under subparagraph 7,c72 7,,iv7 any relevant findings of the ,review ,committee1 including-- 7aa7 any findings of fact2 7bb7 a description of any relevant information that the ,review ,committee was unable to obtain or witnesses whom the ,review ,committee was unable to interview1 and the reasons therefor2 and 7cc7 a citation of any relevant law1 regulation1 or standard of conduct relating to the alleged misconduct2 7,v7 any supporting documentation2 7,,vi7 a written determination of whether the misconduct alleged in the complaint1 if true1 may constitute ,treason1 ,bribery1 and other high ,crimes and ,misdemeanors under section #d of article ,,ii of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states2 and 7,,vii7 if necessary1 a brief statement of dissent from the members of the ,review ,committee voting in the negative for the determination under subparagraph 7,c72 and 7ii7 transmit to the complainant and the justice who is the subject of the review the written report of the ,review ,committee described in clause 7i74 7n7 ,house ,judiciary ,committee ,consideration of ,review ,committee ,report ,if the ,review ,committee determines1 after a review1 that misconduct alleged in a complaint1 if true1 may constitute ,treason1 ,bribery1 and other high ,crimes and ,misdemeanors under section #d of article ,,ii of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 not later than #cj legislative days of continuous session in the ,house of ,representatives after the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives receives a report under subsection 7m71 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives shall vote on whether to proceed with an investigation or an impeachment inquiry4 7o7 ,request from ,house ,judiciary ,committee 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 upon receipt of a written request from the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives that the ,review ,committee cease its review of any matter and refer such matter to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives because of the ongoing investigation of the matter by the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,review ,committee shall refer such matter to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives1 cease its review of that matter and so notify any justice who is the subject of the review4 7#b7 ,resumption of review ,if the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives notifies the ,review ,committee in writing that the ,review ,committee may continue its review of the complaint1 the ,review ,committee may begin or continue1 as the case may be1 a review of the matter4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the ,review ,committee from sending any information regarding the matter to law enforcement agencies4 7p7 ,procedures 7#a7 ,review powers ,members or employees of the ,review ,committee may1 during a review-- 7,a7 administer to or take from any person an oath1 affirmation1 or affidavit2 7,b7 obtain information or assistance from any ,federal1 ,state1 or local governmental agency1 or other entity1 or unit thereof1 including all information kept in the course of business by the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states1 the judicial councils of circuits1 the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts1 and the ,united ,states ,sentencing ,commission2 7,c7 take the deposition of witnesses2 and 7,d7 submit to the chair of the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives a request for the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives to require by subpoena the attendance of and testimony by witnesses and the production of any book1 check1 canceled check1 correspondence1 communication1 document1 email1 paper1 physical evidence1 record1 recording1 tape1 or other material 7including electronic records7 relating to any matter or question the ,review ,committee is authorized to review from any individual or entity1 which-- 7i7 shall be handled in accordance with the rules of the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 may allow for the transmission of information or testimony between the ,review ,committee and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives1 in accordance with rules of the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,prohibition of ex parte communications ,there shall be no ex parte communications between any member or employee of the ,review ,committee and any justice who is the subject of any review by the ,review ,committee or between any member of the ,review ,committee and any interested party4 7#c7 ,other review committee rules and procedures ,the ,review ,committee is authorized to establish any additional rules or procedures pursuant to its duties and powers in paragraph 7#a7 necessary to carry out the functions of the ,review ,committee in accordance with this section4 7q7 ,personnel matters 7#a7 ,appointment and compensation of employees ,the ,review ,committee may appoint and fix the compensation of such professional1 nonpartisan staff 7including staff with relevant experience in investigations and law enforcement7 of the ,review ,committee as it considers necessary to perform its duties1 who-- 7,a7 shall perform all official duties in a nonpartisan manner2 and 7,b7 may not engage in any partisan political activity directly affecting any congressional or presidential election1 or any nomination of a ,federal judge or justice4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,each employee of the ,review ,committee shall be professional and demonstrably qualified for the position for which the employee is hired4 7#c7 ,termination of employees ,the employment of an employee of the ,review ,committee may be terminated at any time by the ,review ,committee4 7#d7 ,code of conduct ,the ,review ,committee shall establish a code of conduct to govern the behavior of the members or employees of the ,review ,committee1 which shall include the avoidance of conflicts of interest4 7r7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary4 #aa4 ,expedited impeachment of ,federal judges ,section #cee7;b7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,expedited impeachment 7,a7 ,in general ,after the ,judicial ,conference transmits the determination and the record of proceedings under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 to the ,house of ,representatives1 the determination and record shall be immediately referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,vote ,not later than #cj legislative days of continuous session in the ,house of ,representatives after the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives receives the determination and the record of proceedings under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives shall vote on whether to proceed with an investigation or an impeachment inquiry4 4 #ab4 ,restrictions on protective orders and sealing of cases and settlements 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aaa of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #affj4 ,restrictions on protective orders and sealing of cases and settlements 7a7 ,restrictions on orders relating to the disclosure of information 7#a7 ,in general ,in any civil action in which the pleadings state facts that are relevant to the protection of public health or safety1 a court shall not enter1 by stipulation or otherwise1 an order otherwise authorized under rule #bf7;c7 of the ,federal ,rules of ,civil ,procedure restricting the disclosure of information obtained through discovery1 an order otherwise authorized approving a settlement agreement that would restrict the disclosure of information obtained through discovery1 or an order otherwise authorized restricting access to court records unless in connection with the order the court finds-- 7,a7 that the order would not restrict the disclosure of information which is relevant to the protection of public health or safety2 or 7,b7 that-- 7i7 the public interest in the disclosure of past1 present1 or potential public health or safety hazards is outweighed by a specific and substantial interest in maintaining the confidentiality of the information or records in question2 and 7ii7 the requested order is no broader than necessary to protect the confidentiality interest asserted4 7#b7 ,limit on effect ,no order entered in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 other than an order approving a settlement agreement1 may continue in effect after the entry of final judgment unless at the time of1 or after1 the entry of the order the court makes a separate finding of fact that the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 continue to be met4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in paragraph 7#a7 shall be construed to require the disclosure of the identity of individuals who disclose evidence of a violation of any law1 rule1 or regulation or other fraud1 waste1 abuse1 or misconduct or other persons protected from disclosure under ,federal law4 7b7 ,restrictions on enforcement relating to ,federal and ,state agencies ,in any civil action in which the pleadings state facts that are relevant to the protection of public health or safety1 a court shall not enforce any provision of an agreement between or among parties to the civil action1 or enforce an order entered in accordance with subsection 7a77#a71 to the extent that the provision or order prohibits or otherwise restricts a party from disclosing any information relevant to the civil action to any ,federal or ,state agency with authority to enforce laws regulating an activity relating to the information4 7c7 ,limits on scope 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 a court shall not enforce any provision of a settlement agreement between or among parties to any civil action in which the pleadings state facts that are relevant to the protection of public health or safety that prohibits one or more parties from-- 7,a7 disclosing the fact that the settlement was reached or the terms of the settlement 7excluding any money paid7 that involve matters relevant to the protection of public health or safety2 or 7,b7 discussing matters relevant to the protection of public health or safety involved in the civil action4 7#b7 ,exception ,paragraph 7#a7 applies unless the court finds that-- 7,a7 the public interest in the disclosure of past1 present1 or potential public health or safety hazards is outweighed by a specific and substantial interest in maintaining the confidentiality of the information in question2 and 7,b7 the requested order is no broader than necessary to protect the confidentiality interest asserted4 7d7 ,rebuttable presumption relating to personally identifiable information ,for purposes of implementing subsections 7a77#a77;,b77i7 and 7c77#b77;,a71 when weighing the interest in maintaining confidentiality under this section1 there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the interest in protecting personally identifiable information of an individual outweighs the public interest in disclosure4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to permit1 require1 or authorize the disclosure of classified information 7as defined under section #a of the ,classified ,information ,procedures ,act 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4774 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #aaa of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding after the item relating to section #afei the following3 #affj4 ,restrictions on protective orders and sealing of cases and settlements4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall-- 7#a7 take effect #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 apply only to orders entered in civil actions or agreements entered into on or after such date4 #ac4 ,judicial workplace climate surveys 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ba of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dfd4 ,judicial workplace climate surveys 7a7 ,in general ,the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states shall administer a climate survey to each employee of a court of the ,united ,states about the work environment of the court1 which shall-- 7#a7 be administered not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section and every #b years thereafter2 7#b7 be voluntary2 7#c7 survey respondents on the general work environment1 including attitudes in the workplace regarding diversity and inclusion and harassment or discrimination on the basis of race1 ethnicity1 disability1 sex1 sexual orientation1 and gender identity2 and 7#d7 be anonymous and confidential1 with notice of the anonymity and confidentiality made to the respondent throughout the survey4 7b7 ,transmission of information ,information obtained in a survey administered under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 made publicly available2 and 7#b7 transmitted to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,chief ,justice of the ,united ,states1 and the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #ba of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dfd4 ,judicial workplace climate surveys4 4 #ad4 ,severability ,if any provision of this ,act1 an amendment made by this ,act1 or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional1 the remainder of this ,act and of the amendments made by this ,act1 and the application of the remaining provisions of this ,act and amendments to any person or circumstance1 shall not be affected4