Passed on 2025-11-19
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 4405
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Refreshed 2 h ago
Introduced 2025-07-15Topic: criminal justiceSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceEpstein 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.
Sponsors
- Ro Khanna Democrat sponsor
- 24 cosponsors
Recorded votes
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yeas | Nays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | House roll 289 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 427 | 1 |
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Became Public Law No: 119-38. | enact | |
| 2025-11-19 | Became Public Law No: 119-38. | enact | |
| 2025-11-19 | Signed by President. | ||
| 2025-11-19 | Signed by President. | enact | |
| 2025-11-19 | House | Presented to President. | sent to executive |
| 2025-11-19 | Presented to President. | sent to executive | |
| 2025-11-19 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | |
| 2025-11-19 | 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) | |
| 2025-11-19 | Passed/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. | floor pass | |
| 2025-11-18 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2025-11-18 | 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) | |
| 2025-11-18 | 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) | floor pass | |
| 2025-11-18 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405. | |
| 2025-11-18 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733) | |
| 2025-11-18 | House | Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. | |
| 2025-07-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-07-15 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-07-15 | Introduced in House | introduce |