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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | President | Became Public Law No: 119-38. | Library of Congress |
| 2025-11-19 | President | Signed by President. | Library of Congress |
| 2025-11-19 | Floor | Presented to President. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-19 | Floor | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate |
| 2025-11-19 | Floor | 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) | Senate |
| 2025-11-18 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-18 | Vote | 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) | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-18 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-18 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733) | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-18 | Floor | Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. | House floor actions |
| 2025-07-15 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House floor actions |
| 2025-07-15 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |