H.R.9688

Federal judges are prohibited from receiving gifts valued over $50 in an instance or $100 in the aggregate in a year from a source unless excepted.

The High Court Gift Ban Act prohibits federal judges from accepting gifts valued over $50 in a single instance or $100 in the aggregate in a year from any source unless excepted. Exceptions include gifts paid for by the judicial officer, gifts not used and promptly returned, and certain personal hospitality from non-prohibited sources. The Judicial Conference must refer to the Attorney General any judicial officer who has accepted gifts over the limit. The Supreme Court and the Judicial Conference must promulgate regulations to ensure compliance within 180 days of enactment.