119th Congress
H.R. 4405
Epstein Files Transparency Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Ro Khanna(D-CA)
- Introduced
- Jul 15, 2025
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Committees
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- Official text
- Received in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (24)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Thomas Massie (R-KY)
Added later (23)
- Darren Soto (D-FL) · Jul 16, 2025
- Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) · Jul 16, 2025
- Brad Sherman (D-CA) · Jul 17, 2025
- Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D-GA) · Jul 17, 2025
- Ilhan Omar (D-MN) · Jul 17, 2025
- James P. McGovern (D-MA) · Jul 17, 2025
- Shri Thanedar (D-MI) · Jul 17, 2025
- Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) · Jul 17, 2025
- Johnny Olszewski, Jr. (D-MD) · Jul 21, 2025
- Wesley Bell (D-MO) · Jul 21, 2025
- Christopher R. Deluzio (D-PA) · Jul 22, 2025
- Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) · Jul 22, 2025
- Seth Moulton (D-MA) · Jul 22, 2025
- Adam Smith (D-WA) · Jul 23, 2025
- Danny K. Davis (D-IL) · Jul 23, 2025
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) · Jul 23, 2025
- Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) · Jul 23, 2025
- Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) · Jul 29, 2025
- Shomari Figures (D-AL) · Jul 29, 2025
- Seth Magaziner (D-RI) · Aug 8, 2025
- Maxine Dexter (D-OR) · Aug 22, 2025
- Robert Garcia (D-CA) · Aug 22, 2025
- Josh Harder (D-CA) · Oct 24, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Public Law” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 House #289 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: Epstein Files Transparency Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Nov 19, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-38. - Nov 19, 2025
Signed by President. - Nov 19, 2025 · House
Presented to President. - Nov 19, 2025 · Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House. - Nov 19, 2025 · 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) - Nov 19, 2025
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. - Nov 18, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Nov 18, 2025 · 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, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405. - Nov 18, 2025 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733) - Nov 18, 2025 · House
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. - Jul 15, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. - Jul 15, 2025
Introduced in House