This legislation, known as the Ensuring Prosecutorial Scrutiny, Transparency, and Equal Impartiality Nationwide Act or the EPSTEIN Act , establishes an independent statutory commission within the legislative branch. Named the Epstein Transparency and Accountability Commission, its primary purpose is to examine and investigate all materials in the possession of the Department of Justice, including the FBI and U.S. Attorneys' Offices, related to the "Epstein files" and Public Law 119-38. The Commission will comprise eight members , appointed by congressional leadership, who are prominent U.S. citizens with significant experience in human trafficking, forced labor, sexual exploitation, and coercion. Notably, current Members of Congress or Department of Justice officials are prohibited from serving. The Commission is empowered to conduct an independent investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's criminal violations and any accomplices, ensuring rigorous oversight of the review and analysis of all related materials. Key functions include promoting public transparency in the Department of Justice's enforcement of federal human trafficking laws, consistent with protecting victims and ongoing investigations. The Commission has explicit authority to refer matters for prosecution to both federal and state authorities based on findings of potential criminal conduct. It can also request information directly from federal agencies and possesses subpoena power, with mechanisms for enforcement. The Commission is mandated to issue quarterly reports to Congress detailing investigative progress, findings, and recommendations. Furthermore, it must submit a final, largely unclassified report within 18 months of its establishment, which will include updates on human trafficking cases, an analysis of federal efforts, and recommendations for addressing victim vulnerabilities, while allowing for the withholding of personally identifiable information of victims or child sexual abuse materials.