United StatesEpstein Files Transparency Act
What it does
This act requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish (in a searchable and downloadable format) all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ's possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.
More detail
This includes (1) materials that relate to Ghislaine Maxwell, (2) flight logs and travel records, and (3) individuals named or referenced (including government officials) in connection with the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.
DOJ is permitted to withhold certain information such as the personal information of victims and materials that would jeopardize an active federal investigation.
Additionally, not later than 15 days after the required publication, DOJ must report to Congress (1) all categories of information released and withheld, (2) a summary of any redactions made, and (3) a list of all government officials and politically exposed individuals named or referenced in the published materials.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Nov 19Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed, under the order of 11/18/2025, without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8211)Passed Senate
- Nov 19Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Nov 19Presented to President.To President
- Nov 19Signed by President.Became Law
- Nov 19Became Public Law No: 119-38.Minor
- Nov 18Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Vote recorded On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed.House
- Nov 18Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
- Nov 18DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
- Nov 18Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 289). (text: CR H4725)Passed House
- Nov 18Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 15Introduced in House
- Jul 15Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Introduced