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AMICUS Act

USA117th CongressHR-6266| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (4)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)

Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assessing Monetary Influence in the Courts of the United States Act or the AMICUS Act This bill requires certain disclosures in relation to amicus briefs (i.e., briefs that are filed by those who are not a party to a case but have an interest in the case). Specifically, each amicus brief that is filed in a U.S. court of appeals or the Supreme Court must list the name of any person who contributed (1) to the preparation or submission of the brief, (2) at least 3% of the gross annual revenue of the entity filing the brief for the previous year, or (3) more than $100,000 in the previous year to the filer. Such requirements do not apply to routine commercial transactions that are unrelated to amicus brief filings. The bill also prohibits those who file amicus briefs from giving gifts or providing travel to a judge of a U.S. court of appeals or a justice of the Supreme Court, except for reimbursements for travel expenses in relation to law school appearances. Violators are subject to civil penalties.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3993
AMICUS Act
Dec 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3385
Introduced in Senate
Dec 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3993
    AMICUS Act


  • December 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3385
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7426: 21st Century Courts Act of 2022
  • S 117-4010: 21st Century Courts Act of 2022
  • S 117-3385: AMICUS Act
Civil actions and liabilityGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationSupreme Court

AMICUS Act

USA117th CongressHR-6266| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Assessing Monetary Influence in the Courts of the United States Act or the AMICUS Act This bill requires certain disclosures in relation to amicus briefs (i.e., briefs that are filed by those who are not a party to a case but have an interest in the case). Specifically, each amicus brief that is filed in a U.S. court of appeals or the Supreme Court must list the name of any person who contributed (1) to the preparation or submission of the brief, (2) at least 3% of the gross annual revenue of the entity filing the brief for the previous year, or (3) more than $100,000 in the previous year to the filer. Such requirements do not apply to routine commercial transactions that are unrelated to amicus brief filings. The bill also prohibits those who file amicus briefs from giving gifts or providing travel to a judge of a U.S. court of appeals or a justice of the Supreme Court, except for reimbursements for travel expenses in relation to law school appearances. Violators are subject to civil penalties.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3993
AMICUS Act
Dec 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3385
Introduced in Senate
Dec 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3993
    AMICUS Act


  • December 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3385
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (4)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)

Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7426: 21st Century Courts Act of 2022
  • S 117-4010: 21st Century Courts Act of 2022
  • S 117-3385: AMICUS Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationSupreme Court