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. 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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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 121 (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. KHANNA:H.R. 4405.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H3316]

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Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs (house) · house · rank 4
House Committee on Armed Services (house) · house · rank 7 · site
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (house) · house · rank 5 · site
House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (house) · house · Ranking Member · rank 1
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Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] · [R-KY-4] · M001184 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-15 · original
Rep-KY-4 current · 8 terms · @RepThomasMassie · 2 district offices
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] · [D-FL-9] · S001200 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-16
Dem-FL-9 current · 5 terms · @RepDarrenSoto · 2 district offices
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] · [D-MA-8] · L000562 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-16
Dem-MA-8 current · 13 terms · @RepStephenLynch · 3 district offices
Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] · [D-AZ-3] · A000381 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-17
Dem-AZ-3 current · 1 term · @RepYassAnsari · 1 district office
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · [D-MA-2] · M000312 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-17
Dem-MA-2 current · 15 terms · @RepMcGovern · 3 district offices
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] · [D-MI-13] · T000488 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-17
Dem-MI-13 current · 2 terms · @RepShriThanedar · 1 district office
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] · [D-GA-4] · J000288 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-17
Dem-GA-4 current · 10 terms · @RepHankJohnson · 1 district office
Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] · [D-MN-5] · O000173 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-17
Dem-MN-5 current · 4 terms · @Ilhan · 1 district office
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] · [D-CA-32] · S000344 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-17
Dem-CA-32 current · 15 terms · @BradSherman · 1 district office
Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] · [D-MO-1] · B001324 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-21
Dem-MO-1 current · 1 term · @RepWesleyBellMO · 1 district office
Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2] · [D-MD-2] · O000176 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-21
Dem-MD-2 current · 1 term · @RepJohnnyO · 1 district office
Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11] · [D-CA-11] · P000197 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-22
Dem-CA-11 current · 20 terms · @SpeakerPelosi · 1 district office
Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] · [D-PA-17] · D000530 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-22
Dem-PA-17 current · 2 terms · @RepDeluzio · 3 district offices
Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] · [D-MA-6] · M001196 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-22
Dem-MA-6 current · 6 terms · @RepMoulton · 1 district office
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · [D-DC-0] · N000147 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-23
Dem-DC current · 18 terms · @EleanorNorton · 1 district office
Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] · [D-MD-7] · M000687 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-23
Dem-MD-7 current · 9 terms · @RepKweisiMfume · 2 district offices
Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] · [D-WA-9] · S000510 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-23
Dem-WA-9 current · 15 terms · @RepAdamSmith · 1 district office
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · [D-IL-7] · D000096 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-23
Dem-IL-7 current · 15 terms · @RepDannyDavis · 1 district office
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] · [D-PA-5] · S001205 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-29
Dem-PA-5 current · 5 terms · @RepMGS · 1 district office
Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] · [D-AL-2] · F000481 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-29
Dem-AL-2 current · 1 term · @repscfigures · 2 district offices
Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] · [D-RI-2] · M001223 · Co-sponsored 2025-08-08
Dem-RI-2 current · 2 terms · @Rep_Magaziner · 1 district office
Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] · [D-OR-3] · D000635 · Co-sponsored 2025-08-22
Dem-OR-3 current · 1 term · @RepDexterOR · 1 district office
Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42] · [D-CA-42] · G000598 · Co-sponsored 2025-08-22
Dem-CA-42 current · 2 terms · @RepRobertGarcia · 1 district office
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] · [D-CA-9] · H001090 · Co-sponsored 2025-10-24
Dem-CA-9 current · 4 terms · @RepJoshHarder · 1 district office

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2025-07-15T14:05:10ZReferred To

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Passed/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)
VoteHouse roll 289 — source
2025-11-18 13:18:44FloorH8D000via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
2025-11-18 13:18:15FloorH30300via House floor actions
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025-07-15IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
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2025-07-15IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House

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Epstein Files Transparency Act
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Epstein Files Transparency Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2025-11-20T05:53:20Z
To require the Attorney General to release all documents and records in possession of the Department of Justice relating to Jeffrey Epstein, and for other purposes.
Display Title2025-07-30T12:52:15Z
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-07-24T02:08:22Z
Epstein Files Transparency Act
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To require the Attorney General to release all documents and records in possession of the Department of Justice relating to Jeffrey Epstein, and for other purposes.

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00 · 2025-07-15 · Introduced in House

Epstein Files Transparency Act

This bill 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.

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.

49 · 2025-11-19 · Public Law

Epstein Files Transparency Act

DOJ is permitted to withhold certain information such as the personal information of victims and materials that would jeopardize an active federal investigation.

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