How to Contact Your Representative About Supreme Court Ethics Reform

The Issue

What's at Stake

The United States Supreme Court is the only federal court without a binding ethics code. Revelations of undisclosed gifts, travel, and financial relationships between justices and wealthy donors have fueled calls for reform. Unlike other federal judges, Supreme Court justices face no mandatory recusal requirements and are not subject to the Code of Conduct for United States Judges.

The Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act would impose a binding code of conduct, require disclosure of gifts and travel, and establish recusal standards. Congress has the authority to pass this legislation — constituent pressure determines whether it advances.

Binding ethics rules currently governing Supreme Court justices

$4M+

In undisclosed gifts and travel received by justices, per ProPublica reporting

74%

Of Americans who support a binding ethics code for the Supreme Court (polling)

Take Action

How to Contact Your Representative — Step by Step

Find your representatives

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Call to support the SCERT Act

'I urge you to support the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act' is a concrete, actionable ask.

Frame it as a judicial integrity issue

Americans across party lines support basic transparency and ethics standards for the nation's highest court.

Follow up in writing

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What to Say

Tips for Your Call or Email

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Start with your city. Constituent calls are logged by location.

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Name the specific legislation. 'SCERT Act' or 'Supreme Court ethics code' gives a staffer a clear, loggable position.

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Frame it as judicial integrity. Equal justice under law requires that judges be held to ethical standards — this framing resonates broadly.

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Under 60 seconds is ideal. Brief and clear is always best.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Why doesn't the Supreme Court have a binding ethics code?

The Supreme Court has traditionally relied on self-regulation, arguing that no other body has jurisdiction over the justices. Congress has the authority to impose ethics requirements but has not done so. Recent reporting on undisclosed gifts and travel has renewed pressure for legislative action.

What would the SCERT Act do?

The SCERT Act would require Supreme Court justices to adopt and follow a binding code of conduct, disclose gifts and travel paid for by outside parties, establish standards for when justices must recuse themselves from cases, and create enforcement mechanisms.

Does calling about Supreme Court ethics make a difference?

Yes. Supreme Court ethics reform polls broadly well, including among Republicans, and sustained constituent pressure has moved members who were previously ambivalent to support the SCERT Act. Judiciary Committee members are especially attentive to calls on this issue.

How do I find my representative's phone number?

Enter your ZIP code in the RepReach app to instantly find your House representative and both U.S. Senators with their direct district office phone numbers.

Turn awareness into action

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