This resolution directs the Attorney General to publicly release all credible documents, records, and communications concerning the investigations of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days. This mandate encompasses materials from the Department of Justice, FBI, and U.S. Attorneys' Offices, specifically covering communications between employees and documents related to key court cases and Epstein's detention or death, all in a searchable and downloadable format. The resolution strictly prohibits withholding, delaying, or redacting records based on embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity for any official. While allowing specific redactions for victim privacy, child pornography, or active federal investigations, it mandates that any classified national security information be declassified to the maximum extent possible, with unclassified summaries provided for remaining classified content. All redactions require a written justification published in the Federal Register and submitted to Congress. Within 15 days of completing the release, the Attorney General must submit a report to Congress. This report must detail all categories of records released and withheld, summarize redactions with their legal basis, and provide a list of all government officials and politically exposed persons named in the released materials, with no redactions permitted for this specific list.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 598 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 589. The resolution provides that H.Res. 589 is hereby adopted.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 598 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 589. The resolution provides that H.Res. 589 is hereby adopted.
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Providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
USA119th CongressHRES-589| House
| Updated: 7/21/2025
This resolution directs the Attorney General to publicly release all credible documents, records, and communications concerning the investigations of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days. This mandate encompasses materials from the Department of Justice, FBI, and U.S. Attorneys' Offices, specifically covering communications between employees and documents related to key court cases and Epstein's detention or death, all in a searchable and downloadable format. The resolution strictly prohibits withholding, delaying, or redacting records based on embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity for any official. While allowing specific redactions for victim privacy, child pornography, or active federal investigations, it mandates that any classified national security information be declassified to the maximum extent possible, with unclassified summaries provided for remaining classified content. All redactions require a written justification published in the Federal Register and submitted to Congress. Within 15 days of completing the release, the Attorney General must submit a report to Congress. This report must detail all categories of records released and withheld, summarize redactions with their legal basis, and provide a list of all government officials and politically exposed persons named in the released materials, with no redactions permitted for this specific list.
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Timeline
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 598 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 589. The resolution provides that H.Res. 589 is hereby adopted.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 598 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 589. The resolution provides that H.Res. 589 is hereby adopted.