HR 4405 · Epstein Files Transparency Act
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
- Introduced
- Jul 15, 2025
- Latest action
- Nov 19, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA-17]
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Cosponsors
- 24
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.
Recent actions
- Nov 19, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-38.
- Nov 19, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-38.
- Nov 19, 2025 Signed by President.
- Nov 19, 2025 Signed by President.
- Nov 19, 2025 Presented to President.
- Nov 19, 2025 Presented to President.
- Nov 19, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 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)
Votes
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed · Nov 18, 2025, 7:43 PM