The purpose of the Supreme Court Ethics Act is to enhance the ethical standards and accountability of justices and judges in the United States. It aims to establish a clear code of conduct for these officials, create a dedicated office to investigate ethical violations, and ensure transparency regarding when justices recuse themselves from cases. Key provisions of the Act include the requirement for the Judicial Conference and the Supreme Court to develop and issue a code of conduct within one year of the law's enactment. This code must include existing ethical requirements.