H.R. 3150

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend of title 28, United States Code with respect to the effect of a vacancy of office on complaints against judges.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · May 1, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Johnson of Georgia · Committee: Committee on the Judiciary

Table of contents

• H.R. 3150
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Effect of a vacancy of office on complaints against judges

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or the .

SEC. 2. Effect of a vacancy of office on complaints against judges

• (a) Review of complaints by chief judge
  • Section 352 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
    • (e) Effect of vacancy of office
      • The resignation, retirement from office under chapter 17, or death of a judge who is the subject of a complaint under section 351 shall not be grounds for—
        • dismissing the complaint under subsection (b)(1); or
        • concluding that action on the complaint is no longer necessary under subsection (b)(2).
• (b) Special committees
  • Section 353(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended—
    • by striking and inserting the following:
      • (1) Investigation
        • Each committee
      • (2) Effect of vacancy of office
        • Each committee appointed under subsection (a) shall complete the investigation and file a report under paragraph (1) without regard to the resignation, retirement from office under chapter 17, or death of the judge whose conduct is the subject of the complaint.
    • by adding at the end the following: