Leaker Accountability Act of 2022
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Nov 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
What this bill does
H.R. 7917, the "Leaker Accountability Act of 2022," would create new penalties for officers and employees of the Supreme Court who unauthorizedly disclose confidential information. This confidential information is defined to include internal case notes, communications related to pending cases between Justices, employees, or officers, draft or pre-release final opinions, and personal information about a Justice not otherwise public. The bill also allows the Chief Justice to designate other information as confidential.
If passed, individuals violating these provisions could face imprisonment for up to five years, a fine, or both. The bill specifically targets those serving as officers or employees of the Supreme Court and knowingly publishing, divulging, disclosing, or making known unauthorized confidential information.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2022 during the 117th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary but did not advance further, meaning it did not receive a vote in that session. As it is from a previous Congress, it would need to be reintroduced and go through the legislative process again to be considered.
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Official summary
Leaker Accountability Act of 2022
This bill establishes a new federal crime for the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information by officers or employees of the Supreme Court.
Specifically, the bill prohibits an officer or employee of the Supreme Court from knowingly publishing, divulging, disclosing, or making known in any manner or to any extent not authorized by law any confidential information coming to that officer or employee in the course of the employment or official duties of that officer or employee.
A violation is subject to criminal penalties a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
Timeline
1 Nov 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7917 do?
- H.R. 7917, the "Leaker Accountability Act of 2022," would create new penalties for officers and employees of the Supreme Court who unauthorizedly disclose confidential information. This confidential information is defined to include internal case notes, communications related to pending cases between Justices, employees, or officers, draft or pre-release final opinions, and personal information about a Justice not otherwise public. The bill also allows the Chief Justice to designate other information as confidential. If passed, individuals violating these provisions could face imprisonment for up to five years, a fine, or both. The bill specifically targets those serving as officers or employees of the Supreme Court and knowingly publishing, divulging, disclosing, or making known unauthorized confidential information. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2022 during the 117th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary but did not advance further, meaning it did not receive a vote in that session. As it is from a previous Congress, it would need to be reintroduced and go through the legislative process again to be considered.
- Has H.R. 7917 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7917. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7917?
- H.R. 7917 was sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4] (R-LA), with 12 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7917?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (1 Nov 2022).
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