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Epstein Files Transparency Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-30
Introduced
27
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley
Democrat · OR · Senator
Votes with party: 85.5% (883 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (27)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-07-30

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would require the government to release documents and records related to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal case, making previously sealed or confidential files available to the public. The legislation aims to increase transparency around the investigation and prosecution of Epstein's crimes, potentially allowing journalists, researchers, and the public to better understand what happened and who may have been involved.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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