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H.R. 4405 · 119th Congress

Epstein Files Transparency Act

Introduced Jul 15, 2025Policy area: Crime and Law EnforcementPublic Law 119-38

Read the textOn Congress.gov

Status: Became law

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Law

Latest action

: Became Public Law No: 119-38.

Summary

Epstein Files Transparency Act

This act requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish (in a searchable and downloadable format) all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ's possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.

This includes (1) materials that relate to Ghislaine Maxwell, (2) flight logs and travel records, and (3) individuals named or referenced (including government officials) in connection with the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.

DOJ is permitted to withhold certain information such as the personal information of victims and materials that would jeopardize an active federal investigation.

Additionally, not later than 15 days after the required publication, DOJ must report to Congress (1) all categories of information released and withheld, (2) a summary of any redactions made, and (3) a list of all government officials and politically exposed individuals named or referenced in the published materials.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service.

Actions

  1. Became Public Law No: 119-38.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. House

    Presented to President.

  4. Senate

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. 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. (consideration: CR S8211)

  6. 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.

  7. House

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 289). (text: CR H4725)

  9. House

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.

  10. House

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)

  11. House

    Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. House

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Show 1 earlier actions

  1. Introduced in House