S. 5121: A bill to amend chapter 57 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for a code of conduct for justices and judges of the courts of the United States, establish an Ethics Investigations Counsel, and require disclosure of recusals.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-07-23 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] |
| Cosponsors | 14 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-24 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (14)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2026-07-23 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 5121?
S. 5121 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to amend chapter 57 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for a code of conduct for justices and judges of the courts of the United States, establish an Ethics Investigations Counsel, and require disclosure of recusals..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 5121 are available on congress.gov.
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