Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.
United States119th CongressHRES-581House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 19, 2025
Summary
This resolution facilitates the consideration of the "Epstein Files Transparency Act" , which mandates the Attorney General to publicly release all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials held by the Department of Justice. This comprehensive release, required within 30 days of enactment, pertains to Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and their associated networks. It specifically includes flight logs, information on individuals and entities connected to Epstein's activities, details regarding immunity deals, and internal DOJ communications concerning decisions related to Epstein's cases. The Act explicitly prohibits withholding records due to embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity. However, it allows for limited redactions to protect victim privacy, child sexual abuse materials, ongoing active federal investigations (if 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 classified information declassified to the maximum extent possible. Furthermore, the Attorney General must submit a report to Congress within 15 days of the release, detailing all records, redactions, and a list of named government officials.
Bill texts
All available records shown.
Timeline
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Massie. Petition No: 119-9.
House of Representatives
Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mr. Massie. Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 2. (consideration: CR H4665)
House of Representatives
Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mr. Massie. Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
House of Representatives
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 879, H. Res. 581 is laid on the table.
House of Representatives