The High Court Gift Ban Act would establish strict rules prohibiting federal judges from accepting gifts from most sources. Under the bill, judges could only accept gifts worth less than $50 from any single source, with a maximum of $100 total per source per year. The legislation includes exceptions for gifts from relatives, other judges, honorary degrees from educational institutions, and reimbursements for attendance at legal seminars up to $2,000 (or more with written approval from senior judges). The bill would be enforced by the Attorney General, who could pursue civil penalties up to $50,000 or criminal charges for knowing violations. The Supreme Court and Judicial Conference would have 180 days after the bill's enactment to create regulations implementing and ensuring compliance with these new gift restrictions.
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