Epstein Files Transparency Act
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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.
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R.4405 -Epstein Files Transparency Act H.R.4405 - Epstein Files Transparency Act - This bill 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.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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)
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.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| #289 | house | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | November 18, 2025 |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405) Potential legislation on Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel records
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R.4405 - Epstein Files Transparency Act This bill 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. H.Res.581 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies. This resolution provides a special rule for consideration of H.R. 185 and amends that bill to direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make publicly available certain records related to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. H.R.4405, Epstein Files Transparency Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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)
Passed/agreed to in 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)
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| July 15, 2025 |
| Enrolled Bill | -- |
| Democratic |
| IL |
| Darren Soto | Democratic | FL |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Ilhan Omar | Democratic | MN |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Johnny Olszewski, Jr. | Democratic | MD |
| Josh Harder | Democratic | CA |
| Kweisi Mfume | Democratic | MD |
| Mary Gay Scanlon | Democratic | PA |
| Maxine Dexter | Democratic | OR |
| Nancy Pelosi | Democratic | CA |
| Robert Garcia | Democratic | CA |
| Seth Magaziner | Democratic | RI |
| Seth Moulton | Democratic | MA |
| Shomari Figures | Democratic | AL |
| Shri Thanedar | Democratic | MI |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
| Thomas Massie | Republican | KY |
| Wesley Bell | Democratic | MO |
| Yassamin Ansari | Democratic | AZ |