HR7814Referred to Committee

EPSTEIN Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-05
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Sponsor

Wesley Bell
Wesley Bell
Democrat · MO · Representative
Votes with party: 97.8% (589 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Climate & Environment$105k

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-05

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Plain-English Summary

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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Crime and Law Enforcement
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