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S. 3059 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act

S. 3059 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Oct 25, 2021, sponsored by John Cornyn with 7 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Oct 25, 2021
Co-sponsors
7
Policy area
Law
Public law
Public Law 117-125

What it does

Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act This bill requires federal judicial officers, bankruptcy judges, and magistrate judges to file periodic transaction reports disclosing certain securities transactions. The bill also requires online publication of judicial financial disclosure reports.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 3 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 25, 2021
  • Passed the SenateFeb 17, 2022
  • Passed the HouseApr 27, 2022
  • Sent to the PresidentMay 3, 2022
  • Became lawMay 13, 2022

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-125. (May 13, 2022)

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 3059 (117th Congress): Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-s-3059/courthouse-ethics-and-transparency-act (accessed 2026-10-14).