Proposal:AMICUS Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 1411
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Assessing Monetary Influence in the Courts of the United States Act or the AMICUS Act

This bill requires certain disclosures from a person that files three or more amicus briefs in a calendar year in the Supreme Court or a U.S. court of appeals. Specifically, such a person must disclose the name of anyone who (1) contributed to the preparation or submission of the amicus brief, or (2) made certain monetary contributions to the person.

Persons that are subject to these requirements must register with the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, which must make the registration information publicly available.

Such persons are also prohibited from making gifts or providing travel to any U.S. court of appeals judge or Supreme Court justice.

Bill Title

AMICUS Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-05-09: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2019-05-09: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.