Supreme Court Justices to Testify on Hill About Budget: Report
An undisclosed number of Supreme Court justices are reportedly prepared to testify before Congress later this month about their budget request for the first time since 2019.
TL;DR
- An undisclosed number of Supreme Court justices are reportedly willing to testify before Congress about their budget request.
- The Supreme Court is requesting over $228 million in discretionary funding for fiscal year 2027, an increase of approximately $20 million.
- A substantial amount, $14.6 million, is earmarked for protection and security enhancements.
- The court also plans to use funds for an exterior visitor screening facility design, recommended after security assessments.
- Justices last testified before Congress in 2019, and appearances were more common prior to 2011.