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Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405)

Enacted
Introduced 7/15/2025•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-38.

11/19/2025

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.

Public Law • 11/19/2025

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Topics & Subjects

Congressional oversightCrime victimsCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeGovernment information and archivesHuman traffickingIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationSex offenses

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (25)

Party Breakdown

24
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

R[
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

Democrat • CA-17

Sponsored 7/15/2025

Cosponsors (24)

R[
Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]

R-KY-4

Joined 7/15/2025

R[
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

D-FL-9

Joined 7/16/2025

R[
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

D-MA-8

Joined 7/16/2025

R[
Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]

D-AZ-3

Joined 7/17/2025

R[
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

D-MA-2

Joined 7/17/2025

R[
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

D-MI-13

Joined 7/17/2025

Enacted into Law

Public Law 119-38

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

July 15, 2025

Committee Review

Floor Debate

November 18, 2025

Passed Chamber

November 18, 2025

Other Chamber

November 19, 2025

President

November 19, 2025

Enacted into Law

November 19, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-38.

Text Versions (5)

Related Bills (2)

H.Res. 581

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

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H.Res. 879

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) 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 National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) 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 Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) 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 Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusEnacted
Cosponsors24

Sources and method

· Record updated Jul 17, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Jul 17, 2026 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 5:34 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Public Law” version, Nov 19, 2025 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 5:34 PM ET
  • House roll-call votesOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
    Roll-call results on this bill
    Latest roll call Nov 18, 2025 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 5:34 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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