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Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Ro Khanna

Democrat · CA · Representative

Votes with party: 97.6% (548 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/K000389

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (24)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Became Public Law No: 119-38.

2025-11-19

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-07-15

Previously

Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-07-15

Plain-English Summary

Epstein Files Transparency Act This act 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.

Plain-English rewrite of the Congressional Research Service summary published on Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed.

Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

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