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Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its ongoing investigation into the possible mismanagement of the Federal government's investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHRES-668| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
Brian Jack

Brian Jack

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (8)
Chip Roy (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)

Rules Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The resolution directs the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its extensive investigation into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases. This includes examining the federal government's investigation, the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death, the operation of sex-trafficking rings, and potential ethics violations by elected officials. The primary goal is to inform legislative solutions aimed at improving federal efforts to combat sex trafficking and reforming the use of non-prosecution and plea agreements in sex-crime investigations. The House of Representatives explicitly supports the committee's authorized subpoenas and investigatory actions, encouraging full compliance from all recipients. A key provision mandates that the chair of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform publicly release all unclassified committee records pertinent to this investigation. These documents, sourced from entities like the Attorney General, Treasury Secretary, and the Epstein estate, cover a broad range of information, including flight logs, communications, and records related to Epstein's detention or death. Importantly, no records can be withheld, delayed, or redacted due to embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity. Permitted redactions are strictly limited to protect victim privacy, prevent disclosure of child sexual abuse materials, safeguard active federal investigations, or protect national security. All such actions require a written justification, and the committee must also request justifications for any pre-existing redactions from custodians.

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Timeline
Sep 2, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Sep 3, 2025
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3780: 1; text: CR H3780: 1)
Sep 3, 2025
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House.
Sep 3, 2025
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3780; text: CR H3780)
  • September 2, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 2, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.


  • September 3, 2025
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3780: 1; text: CR H3780: 1)


  • September 3, 2025
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House.


  • September 3, 2025
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3780; text: CR H3780)

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Related Bills

  • HRES 119-672: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 104) 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 ''Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) 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 ''North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) 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 ''Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan''; and for other purposes.
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Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its ongoing investigation into the possible mismanagement of the Federal government's investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHRES-668| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
The resolution directs the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its extensive investigation into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases. This includes examining the federal government's investigation, the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death, the operation of sex-trafficking rings, and potential ethics violations by elected officials. The primary goal is to inform legislative solutions aimed at improving federal efforts to combat sex trafficking and reforming the use of non-prosecution and plea agreements in sex-crime investigations. The House of Representatives explicitly supports the committee's authorized subpoenas and investigatory actions, encouraging full compliance from all recipients. A key provision mandates that the chair of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform publicly release all unclassified committee records pertinent to this investigation. These documents, sourced from entities like the Attorney General, Treasury Secretary, and the Epstein estate, cover a broad range of information, including flight logs, communications, and records related to Epstein's detention or death. Importantly, no records can be withheld, delayed, or redacted due to embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity. Permitted redactions are strictly limited to protect victim privacy, prevent disclosure of child sexual abuse materials, safeguard active federal investigations, or protect national security. All such actions require a written justification, and the committee must also request justifications for any pre-existing redactions from custodians.

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Timeline
Sep 2, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Sep 3, 2025
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3780: 1; text: CR H3780: 1)
Sep 3, 2025
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House.
Sep 3, 2025
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3780; text: CR H3780)
  • September 2, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 2, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.


  • September 3, 2025
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3780: 1; text: CR H3780: 1)


  • September 3, 2025
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House.


  • September 3, 2025
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3780; text: CR H3780)
Brian Jack

Brian Jack

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (8)
Chip Roy (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)

Rules Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-672: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 104) 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 ''Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) 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 ''North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) 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 ''Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan''; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Correctional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHouse Committee on Oversight and Government ReformHuman traffickingSex offenses