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H.R. 4405Became Law

Epstein Files Transparency Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 19, 2025)

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.

What just happenedNov 19, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-38.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17](D-CA)Sponsor
24 cosponsors23 D1 R
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  1. Nov 19, 2025PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-38.

  2. Nov 19, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-38.

  3. Nov 19, 2025PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 19, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 19, 2025FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 19, 2025President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 19, 2025Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 19, 2025Floor

    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)

  9. Nov 19, 2025Floor17000

    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.

  10. Nov 18, 2025FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  11. Nov 18, 2025FloorH37300

    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)

  12. Nov 18, 2025Floor8000

    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)

  13. Nov 18, 2025FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.

  14. Nov 18, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)

  15. Nov 18, 2025FloorH30300

    Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  16. Jul 15, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Jul 15, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Jul 15, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawNov 19, 202549

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.

Introduced in HouseJul 15, 2025

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.

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.