Chris Van Hollen: “The Supreme Court’s refusal to adopt an enforceable code of ethics has contributed to a decline in public trust of this…”

“The Supreme Court’s refusal to adopt an enforceable code of ethics has contributed to a decline in public trust of this vital institution. If the Court won’t act, Congress must. The highest court in our land should be held to the highest standards, and this legislation will help ensure that – requiring that the Supreme Court be held to the ethical obligations required of federal judges and limiting influence on the Court’s decision-making from special interests,”