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Epstein Files Transparency Act

USA119th CongressS-2557| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2025
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (27)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Rand Paul (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Epstein Files Transparency Act" mandates the Attorney General to publicly release a comprehensive collection of unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days of the Act's enactment. This directive applies to all relevant information held by the Department of Justice, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Attorney's Offices. The primary goal is to enhance transparency regarding Epstein's activities, his network, and the circumstances surrounding his detention and death. The required disclosures encompass records concerning Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell , flight logs, and information about individuals or entities tied to Epstein's criminal activities or financial networks. It also includes details on immunity deals, internal Department of Justice communications regarding investigative decisions, and documentation related to the destruction or alteration of evidence. Crucially, the bill prohibits withholding or redacting information based on embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, even for government officials or public figures. However, certain limited withholdings are permitted, such as personally identifiable information of victims or child witnesses, child pornography, or information jeopardizing active federal investigations. National security information may also be withheld, but the Attorney General must declassify it to the maximum extent possible and provide unclassified summaries. The Act further requires the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress detailing all released and withheld records, redactions made, and a list of named government officials or public figures.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4405
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.
  • July 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4405
    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.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Epstein Files Transparency Act

USA119th CongressS-2557| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2025
The "Epstein Files Transparency Act" mandates the Attorney General to publicly release a comprehensive collection of unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days of the Act's enactment. This directive applies to all relevant information held by the Department of Justice, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Attorney's Offices. The primary goal is to enhance transparency regarding Epstein's activities, his network, and the circumstances surrounding his detention and death. The required disclosures encompass records concerning Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell , flight logs, and information about individuals or entities tied to Epstein's criminal activities or financial networks. It also includes details on immunity deals, internal Department of Justice communications regarding investigative decisions, and documentation related to the destruction or alteration of evidence. Crucially, the bill prohibits withholding or redacting information based on embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, even for government officials or public figures. However, certain limited withholdings are permitted, such as personally identifiable information of victims or child witnesses, child pornography, or information jeopardizing active federal investigations. National security information may also be withheld, but the Attorney General must declassify it to the maximum extent possible and provide unclassified summaries. The Act further requires the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress detailing all released and withheld records, redactions made, and a list of named government officials or public figures.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4405
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.
  • July 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4405
    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.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (27)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Rand Paul (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted