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Epstein Files Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-4405| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
Ro Khanna

Ro Khanna

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (24)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Epstein Files Transparency Act , requires the Attorney General to make publicly available all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in the Department of Justice's possession related to Jeffrey Epstein. This comprehensive release must occur within 30 days of the Act's enactment and be provided in a searchable and downloadable format. The scope of documents covered is extensive, encompassing records pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, including all investigations, prosecutions, and custodial matters. It also mandates the release of flight logs and travel records, information on individuals and entities linked to Epstein's criminal activities, and details of any immunity deals or non-prosecution agreements. Furthermore, internal DOJ communications regarding decisions on Epstein and documentation concerning his detention and death, including incident reports and autopsy findings, are to be disclosed. Crucially, the bill prohibits withholding, delaying, or redacting any record based on embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, even for government officials or public figures. However, certain limited withholdings are permitted for the personally identifiable information of victims, child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), information jeopardizing active federal investigations (which must be narrowly tailored and temporary), images of death or injury, and properly classified national security information. All redactions must be accompanied by a written justification published in the Federal Register and submitted to Congress, with a strong emphasis on declassifying information to the maximum extent possible. Finally, within 15 days of completing the document release, the Attorney General must submit a report to Congress. This report will detail all categories of records released and withheld, summarize any redactions made along with their legal bases, and provide a list of all government officials and politically exposed persons named or referenced in the released materials, with no redactions permitted for this specific list.

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Timeline
Jul 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2557
Introduced in Senate
Nov 18, 2025
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 18, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
Nov 18, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
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)
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Nov 18, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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
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
Presented to President.
Nov 19, 2025
Signed by President.
Nov 19, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
  • July 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2557
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 18, 2025
    Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 18, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)


  • November 18, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.


  • November 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)
    View Vote


  • November 18, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 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.


  • November 19, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 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)


  • November 19, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • November 19, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • November 19, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-38.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-581: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.
  • HRES 119-879: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
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Epstein Files Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-4405| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
This legislation, known as the Epstein Files Transparency Act , requires the Attorney General to make publicly available all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in the Department of Justice's possession related to Jeffrey Epstein. This comprehensive release must occur within 30 days of the Act's enactment and be provided in a searchable and downloadable format. The scope of documents covered is extensive, encompassing records pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, including all investigations, prosecutions, and custodial matters. It also mandates the release of flight logs and travel records, information on individuals and entities linked to Epstein's criminal activities, and details of any immunity deals or non-prosecution agreements. Furthermore, internal DOJ communications regarding decisions on Epstein and documentation concerning his detention and death, including incident reports and autopsy findings, are to be disclosed. Crucially, the bill prohibits withholding, delaying, or redacting any record based on embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, even for government officials or public figures. However, certain limited withholdings are permitted for the personally identifiable information of victims, child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), information jeopardizing active federal investigations (which must be narrowly tailored and temporary), images of death or injury, and properly classified national security information. All redactions must be accompanied by a written justification published in the Federal Register and submitted to Congress, with a strong emphasis on declassifying information to the maximum extent possible. Finally, within 15 days of completing the document release, the Attorney General must submit a report to Congress. This report will detail all categories of records released and withheld, summarize any redactions made along with their legal bases, and provide a list of all government officials and politically exposed persons named or referenced in the released materials, with no redactions permitted for this specific list.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jul 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2557
Introduced in Senate
Nov 18, 2025
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 18, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
Nov 18, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
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)
View Vote
Nov 18, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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
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
Presented to President.
Nov 19, 2025
Signed by President.
Nov 19, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
  • July 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2557
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 18, 2025
    Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 18, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)


  • November 18, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.


  • November 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)
    View Vote


  • November 18, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 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.


  • November 19, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 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)


  • November 19, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • November 19, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • November 19, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-38.
Ro Khanna

Ro Khanna

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (24)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-581: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.
  • HRES 119-879: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeGovernment information and archivesHuman traffickingIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationSex offenses