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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.

Measure
H.R. 4405 · 119th Congress
Latest action
November 19, 2025
Policy changes
3
Source
CRS summary (Public Law) · Congress.gov

Became Public Law No: 119-38.

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Portrait of Ro Khanna

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17)

Joined by 24 cosponsors, 1 of them from the day it was introduced. Introduced July 15, 2025.

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How Congress voted

  • House · November 18, 2025

    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).

    427 yea · 1 nay · 5 other · Republicans 216–1 · Democrats 211–0 · Official record

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Provision 1

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.

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Provision 2

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

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Provision 3

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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