Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2025

HR 1811, the Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2025, creates an Office of Inspector General (IG) specifically for the federal judicial branch to investigate misconduct by judges and court staff. The IG would conduct audits, investigate alleged violations of judicial ethics rules (excluding Supreme Court decisions' merits), prevent fraud/waste, and report findings to the Chief Justice and Congress. The bill explicitly prohibits the IG from reviewing court rulings, disciplining judges, or investigating matters related to a judge's decision-making. This bill directly affects all federal judges, court employees, and judicial entities like the Judicial Conference, establishing a new oversight mechanism within the courts.