Search Results: keywords:"high court gift ban act"

  • S. 5268 — To prohibit Federal judges from receiving certain gifts, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,614

    The High Court Gift Ban Act aims to stop federal judges from receiving certain gifts. It defines a "gift" broadly and prohibits judges from accepting them unless they are valued under $50, with a total annual limit from a single source of $100. There are exceptions, such as...

    Simple Explanation

    The High Court Gift Ban Act is like a rule where judges are not allowed to take presents worth more than a small amount, unless they're from family or friends. If they break this rule, they could get in a lot of trouble.

  • H. R. 8830 — To prohibit Federal judges from receiving gifts valued over $50 in an instance or $100 in the aggregate in a year from a source unless excepted, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,704

    H.R. 8830, titled the "High Court Gift Ban Act," aims to limit the gifts that federal judges can receive. Under this bill, judges are prohibited from accepting gifts worth more than $50 at one time or $100 total over a year from a single source unless there are specific exceptions, such as...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a rule that says judges can't take really nice presents worth more than $50 from anyone unless it's like from their family or for a special reason. This is to make sure they're fair and don't get swayed by gifts.