To establish an independent statutory commission within the legislative branch responsible for ensuring oversight, transparency, and accountability over the Department of Justice operations and handling of the Epstein Files, and for other purposes.

Wesley Bell

Democrat · MO · Representative

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-05

Source: Congress.gov

This bill would create a new independent commission in Congress to oversee the Department of Justice's operations and review how federal authorities handled cases and evidence related to Jeffrey Epstein, with a focus on ensuring transparency and accountability. The commission would have the power to investigate DOJ decisions and practices to determine whether proper procedures were followed and whether the public has access to relevant information about these cases. This would affect the Department of Justice, Congress, and potentially victims and the public seeking answers about how these high-profile cases were managed.

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