Epstein Files Transparency Act
Introduced Jul 15, 2025 by Rep. Ro Khanna
Signed into law.
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.
- Nov 19, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-38.
- Nov 19, 2025Signed by President.
- Nov 19, 2025Presented to President.
- Nov 19, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Nov 19, 2025Received 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)
- Nov 19, 2025Passed/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.
- Nov 18, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Nov 18, 2025On 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)
- Nov 18, 2025Passed/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)
- Nov 18, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
- Nov 18, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
- Nov 18, 2025Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jul 15, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jul 15, 2025Introduced in House