HOUSE 4405119th CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-38.

Epstein Files Transparency Act

Last Action: 11/19/2025

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2025-11-19Became Public Law No: 119-38.
2025-11-19Became Public Law No: 119-38.
2025-11-19Signed by President.
2025-11-19Signed by President.
2025-11-19Presented to President.
2025-11-19Presented to President.
2025-11-19Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2025-11-19Received 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)
2025-11-19Passed/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.
2025-11-18Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-11-18On 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)
2025-11-18Passed/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)
2025-11-18DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
2025-11-18Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
2025-11-18Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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CRS Summary

As of 2025-11-19 (49)

Epstein Files Transparency Act

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.

Cosponsors (20)

Thomas Massie (R-KY)
Darren Soto (D-FL)
Stephen Lynch (D-MA)
Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ)
James McGovern (D-MA)
Shri Thanedar (D-MI)
Henry Johnson (D-GA)
Ilhan Omar (D-MN)
Brad Sherman (D-CA)
Wesley Bell (D-MO)
Johnny Olszewski (D-MD)
Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
Christopher Deluzio (D-PA)
Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
Kweisi Mfume (D-MD)
Adam Smith (D-WA)
Danny Davis (D-IL)
Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA)
Shomari Figures (D-AL)

Subjects

Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Justice
Government information and archives
Human trafficking
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Sex offenses

Became law: Pub. L. 119-38

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