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H.R. 4405 119th Congress House

Epstein Files Transparency Act

Official title: 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.

Introduced: July 15, 2025 Introduced by: Ro Khanna Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 19, 2025
Presented to President.
Nov 19, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 19, 2025
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)
Nov 19, 2025
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.
Nov 19, 2025
Signed by President.
Nov 19, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
Nov 18, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2025
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)
Nov 18, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
Nov 18, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
Nov 18, 2025
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 15, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 18, 2025 House · vote #289 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 427–1 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 19, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-38.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 581 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.
  • HRES 879 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional disapproval under chapte…
 Bill text 5 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Lobbying activity 3

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 Cosponsors 24
All 24 Democratic 23 Republican 1
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Harder, Josh
California · Oct 24, 2025
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Dexter, Maxine
Oregon · Aug 22, 2025
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Garcia, Robert
California · Aug 22, 2025
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Magaziner, Seth
Rhode Island · Aug 8, 2025
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Figures, Shomari
Alabama · Jul 29, 2025
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Scanlon, Mary Gay
Pennsylvania · Jul 29, 2025
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jul 23, 2025
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Jul 23, 2025
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jul 23, 2025
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Smith, Adam
Washington · Jul 23, 2025
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Deluzio, Christopher R.
Pennsylvania · Jul 22, 2025
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Jul 22, 2025
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jul 22, 2025
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Bell, Wesley
Missouri · Jul 21, 2025
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Olszewski, Johnny
Maryland · Jul 21, 2025
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Ansari, Yassamin
Arizona · Jul 17, 2025
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jul 17, 2025
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 17, 2025
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Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · Jul 17, 2025
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Sherman, Brad
California · Jul 17, 2025
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Thanedar, Shri
Michigan · Jul 17, 2025
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Jul 16, 2025
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Soto, Darren
Florida · Jul 16, 2025
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Massie, Thomas
Kentucky · Jul 15, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-4405/
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"H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-4405/.
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H.R. 4405, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-4405/.
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