H.R. 4405 · 119th Congress · House

Epstein Files Transparency Act

Enacted· 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, …
Introduced
Jul 15, 25
Passed House
Nov 18, 25
Passed Senate
Nov 19, 25
Sent to President
Nov 19, 25
Signed into Law
Nov 19, 25

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. NOV 19, 2025Library of Congress

    Became Public Law No: 119-38.

    119Yea
    38Nay
    0NV
  2. NOV 19, 2025Library of Congress

    Signed by President.

  3. NOV 19, 2025Library of Congress

    Presented to President.

  4. NOV 19, 2025Senate

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. NOV 19, 2025Senate

    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)

  6. NOV 19, 2025Library of Congress

    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.

  7. NOV 18, 2025House floor actions

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

  8. NOV 18, 2025House floor actions

    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)

    Roll Call #289
    427Yea
    1Nay
    0NV
  9. NOV 18, 2025Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #289

    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)

    427Yea
    1Nay
    0NV
  10. NOV 18, 2025House floor actions

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

  11. NOV 18, 2025House floor actions

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H4725-4733)

    4725Yea
    4733Nay
    0NV
  12. NOV 18, 2025House floor actions

    Mr

    Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. JUL 15, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  14. JUL 15, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Jul 15, 2025

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