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REDACT Act

USA119th CongressS-4977| Senate 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the REDACT Act, creates a private cause of action for individuals whose sensitive information is improperly released. It specifically targets disclosures made under the Epstein Files Transparency Act , covering personally identifiable information , personal, or medical files of victims. Such disclosures must constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy to trigger the cause of action. An aggrieved person may bring a civil action against the United States if the violation was committed by a federal officer, employee, or agent. Successful plaintiffs can be awarded the greater of $50,000 in statutory damages or compensatory damages, including for pain and suffering and emotional distress. The bill also provides for reasonable attorney's fees, litigation costs, and appropriate injunctive or declaratory relief, including a waiver of sovereign immunity and a 5-year statute of limitations from the date of actual notice of the violation. These provisions apply to violations occurring on or after November 19, 2025.

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Timeline
Jul 14, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9679
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 14, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9679
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9679: REDACT Act

REDACT Act

USA119th CongressS-4977| Senate 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
This bill, known as the REDACT Act, creates a private cause of action for individuals whose sensitive information is improperly released. It specifically targets disclosures made under the Epstein Files Transparency Act , covering personally identifiable information , personal, or medical files of victims. Such disclosures must constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy to trigger the cause of action. An aggrieved person may bring a civil action against the United States if the violation was committed by a federal officer, employee, or agent. Successful plaintiffs can be awarded the greater of $50,000 in statutory damages or compensatory damages, including for pain and suffering and emotional distress. The bill also provides for reasonable attorney's fees, litigation costs, and appropriate injunctive or declaratory relief, including a waiver of sovereign immunity and a 5-year statute of limitations from the date of actual notice of the violation. These provisions apply to violations occurring on or after November 19, 2025.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Jul 14, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9679
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 14, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9679
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9679: REDACT Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted