Bill · H.R. 3150· House(119-HR-3150)
TRUST Act
- Introduced
- 5/1/2025
- Last activity
- 5/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Henry Johnson
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Transparency and Responsibility in Upholding Standards in the Judiciary Act" or the "TRUST Act," seeks to amend title 28 of the United States Code. It specifically addresses how a vacancy in judicial office affects complaints made against judges. The legislation ensures that a judge's resignation, retirement, or death cannot be used as a reason to dismiss a complaint or stop an investigation. It requires special committees to complete their investigations and file reports regardless of whether the judge leaves office.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The bill requires special committees to file reports regardless of a judge's departure, which increases the public record of judicial conduct.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
The bill ensures that judicial misconduct investigations are completed and reported even if a judge leaves office, promoting accountability in the legal system.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ensures Accountability: Under Section 2(a), the resignation, retirement, or death of a judge shall not be grounds for dismissing a complaint or concluding that action is no longer necessary. This ensures that investigations into judicial conduct continue even if the judge is no longer on the bench.
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Mandatory Completion of Investigations: Section 2(b)(2) requires that special committees complete their investigation and file a report regardless of the judge's resignation, retirement, or death. This provides a completed record of the conduct being investigated.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6Improves Due Process+5
- 6/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/1/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDemocrat · New York
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan