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High Court Gift Ban Act

USA119th CongressHR-9688| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
Jamie Raskin

Jamie Raskin

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (41)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes new, stringent restrictions on the acceptance of gifts by federal judges , aiming to enhance ethical standards within the judiciary. It prohibits any judicial officer from accepting a gift from a source if its value exceeds $50, or if the aggregate value of gifts from that source in a calendar year surpasses $100. This measure seeks to prevent potential conflicts of interest and bolster public trust in the judicial system. The bill outlines several key exceptions to this prohibition, including gifts for which the judicial officer pays fair market value , items promptly returned, or gifts received from a relative or another judicial officer. It also permits honorary degrees and non-monetary awards from educational institutions, as well as opportunities available to the general public or all federal employees. Additionally, reimbursement for reasonable expenses, up to $2,000 or with a waiver, for law-related seminars not sponsored by a prohibited source , and personal hospitality from non-prohibited individuals are allowed. For enforcement, the Judicial Conference or a designated official must refer suspected violations to the Attorney General, who can pursue civil actions with penalties mirroring existing law. Criminal penalties apply for knowing and willful violations. The Supreme Court and the Judicial Conference are mandated to promulgate regulations within 180 days of enactment to implement these new gift restrictions.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8830
High Court Gift Ban Act
Jul 14, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4966
Introduced in Senate
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8830
    High Court Gift Ban Act


  • July 14, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4966
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  • S 119-4966: High Court Gift Ban Act

High Court Gift Ban Act

USA119th CongressHR-9688| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
This legislation establishes new, stringent restrictions on the acceptance of gifts by federal judges , aiming to enhance ethical standards within the judiciary. It prohibits any judicial officer from accepting a gift from a source if its value exceeds $50, or if the aggregate value of gifts from that source in a calendar year surpasses $100. This measure seeks to prevent potential conflicts of interest and bolster public trust in the judicial system. The bill outlines several key exceptions to this prohibition, including gifts for which the judicial officer pays fair market value , items promptly returned, or gifts received from a relative or another judicial officer. It also permits honorary degrees and non-monetary awards from educational institutions, as well as opportunities available to the general public or all federal employees. Additionally, reimbursement for reasonable expenses, up to $2,000 or with a waiver, for law-related seminars not sponsored by a prohibited source , and personal hospitality from non-prohibited individuals are allowed. For enforcement, the Judicial Conference or a designated official must refer suspected violations to the Attorney General, who can pursue civil actions with penalties mirroring existing law. Criminal penalties apply for knowing and willful violations. The Supreme Court and the Judicial Conference are mandated to promulgate regulations within 180 days of enactment to implement these new gift restrictions.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8830
High Court Gift Ban Act
Jul 14, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4966
Introduced in Senate
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8830
    High Court Gift Ban Act


  • July 14, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4966
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jamie Raskin

Jamie Raskin

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (41)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • S 119-4966: High Court Gift Ban Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted