Epstein Files Transparency Act

What this measure contains

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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• Enrolled Bill · Official document ↗
• Received in Senate · Official document ↗· Nov 19, 2025
• Engrossed in House · Official document ↗· Nov 18, 2025
• Introduced in House · Official document ↗· Jul 15, 2025
• Public Law · Official document ↗· Nov 20, 2025

Legislative path

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1. Introduced in House
2. Engrossed in Houseby House suspend rules and pass
3. Enrolled Bill
4. Received in Senate
5. Public Law

Decision stages

1. Nov 18, 2025 · House

   House suspend rules and pass on Introduced in House: Passed, reported as Engrossed in House

   427 aye · 1 no · 5 not voting · Source roll call

House members along the path

Aye yea or aye · No nay or no · Present · NV not voting · Changed reversed on advancing the measure

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Legislative history

1. Jul 15, 2025

   Introduced in House

2. Jul 15, 2025

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

3. Nov 18, 2025

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

4. Nov 18, 2025

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

5. Nov 18, 2025

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

6. Nov 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). (text: CR H4725)

7. Nov 18, 2025

   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)

8. Nov 18, 2025

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

9. 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.

10. Nov 19, 2025

    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)

11. Nov 19, 2025

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

12. Nov 19, 2025

    Presented to President.

13. Nov 19, 2025

    Signed by President.

14. Nov 19, 2025

    Became Public Law No: 119-38.

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