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H.R. 4405Became law
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Introduced: Jul 15, 2025
Latest action date: Nov 19, 2025
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Became Public Law No: 119-38.
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- Congress
- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- Jul 15, 2025
- Recorded roll calls
- 1
Status detail: Congress.gov records that the measure became law.
Plain-language overview
What this bill does
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.
Official summary from Congress.gov.
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What this legislation is about
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Official CRS policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Congressional oversightCrime victimsCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeGovernment information and archivesHuman traffickingIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationSex offenses
Committee activity
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No amendments are listed for this measure.
Checked against Congress.gov Oct 14, 2026.
Action timeline
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Became Public Law No: 119-38.
PresidentLibrary of CongressPresented to President.
FloorHouse floor actionsSigned by President.
PresidentLibrary of CongressSigned by President.
BecameLawLibrary of CongressPresented to President.
PresidentLibrary of CongressMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
FloorSenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: 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.
FloorLibrary of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-38.
BecameLawLibrary of CongressReceived 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)
FloorSenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 289). (text: CR H4725)
FloorHouse floor actionsPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 289). (text: CR H4725)
FloorLibrary of CongressDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
FloorHouse floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
FloorHouse floor actionsMr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
FloorHouse floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
IntroReferralHouse floor actionsIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of CongressIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
Roll-call votes
Recorded House and Senate votes connected to this bill. Your representatives appear first when available.
PassedNov 18, 2025House · Roll call 289
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
427 Aye1 No5 Not Voting
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Aaron BeanAye
Adam GrayAye
Adam SmithAye
Adrian SmithAye
Al GreenAye
Ami BeraAye
André CarsonAye
Andrew OglesAye
Andy BarrAye
Andy BiggsAye
Andy HarrisAye
Angie CraigAye
Ann WagnerAye
Austin ScottAye
Barry MooreAye
Becca BalintAye
Ben ClineAye
Bill FosterAye
Blake MooreAye
Brad FinstadAye
Brad KnottAye
Brad ShermanAye
Brandon GillAye
Brian BabinAye
Brian JackAye
Bryan SteilAye
Chip RoyAye
Chris PappasAye
Cleo FieldsAye
Cliff BentzAye
Cory MillsAye
Dan CrenshawAye
Dan NewhouseAye
Darin LaHoodAye
Darrell IssaAye
Darren SotoAye
Dave MinAye
David RouzerAye
David ScottAye
Deborah RossAye
Derek TranAye
Dina TitusAye
Don BaconAye
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.Not Voting
Doug LaMalfaAye
Dwight EvansAye
Ed CaseAye
Elijah CraneAye
Eric SwalwellAye
Erin HouchinAye
Gabe AmoAye
Gabe EvansAye
Gabe VasquezAye
Glenn IveyAye
Grace MengAye
Greg CasarNot Voting
Greg StantonAye
Gwen MooreAye
Ilhan OmarAye
Jack BergmanAye
Jahana HayesAye
Jake EllzeyAye
James ComerAye
Jamie RaskinAye
Jason CrowAye
Jason SmithAye
Jeff CrankAye
Jeff HurdAye
Jim CostaAye
Jim JordanAye
Jimmy GomezAye
Joe CourtneyAye
Joe NeguseAye
Joe WilsonAye
John CornynAye
John JamesAye
John JoyceAye
John W. RoseAye
Josh HarderAye
Josh RileyAye
Joyce BeattyAye
Juan VargasAye
Judy ChuAye
Julia LetlowAye
Kat CammackAye
Kathy CastorAye
Keith SelfAye
Ken CalvertAye
Kevin HernAye
Kevin KileyAye
Kevin MullinAye
Kim SchrierAye
Kweisi MfumeAye
Lance GoodenAye
Laura GillenAye
Lois FrankelAye
Lori TrahanAye
Lucy McBathAye
Luz M. RivasAye
Marcy KapturAye
Marjorie Taylor GreeneAye
Mark AlfordAye
Mark HarrisAye
Mark PocanAye
Mark TakanoAye
Michael A. RulliNot Voting
Mike BostAye
Mike CollinsAye
Mike EzellAye
Mike FloodAye
Mike JohnsonAye
Mike KellyAye
Mike KennedyAye
Mike LevinAye
Mike QuigleyAye
Mike RogersAye
Mikie SherrillNot Voting
Nancy MaceAye
Nancy PelosiAye
Neal P. DunnAye
Nellie PouAye
Nick LaLotaAye
Pat FallonAye
Pat HarriganAye
Patrick RyanAye
Pete AguilarAye
Pete StauberAye
Ralph NormanAye
Randy FineAye
Raul RuizAye
Rick LarsenAye
Ro KhannaAye
Ron EstesAye
Russ FulcherAye
Russell FryAye
Sam GravesAye
Sara JacobsAye
Sean CastenAye
Seth MoultonAye
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickAye
Sheri BiggsAye
Steve CohenAye
Steve WomackNot Voting
Susie LeeAye
Ted LieuAye
Tim BurchettAye
Tim MooreAye
Tim WalbergAye
Tom BarrettAye
Tom EmmerAye
Tony GonzalesAye
Tony WiedAye
Tracey MannAye
Trent KellyAye
Troy DowningAye
Val T. HoyleAye
Vince FongAye
Wesley BellAye
Wesley HuntAye
Young KimAye
Zachary NunnAye
Zoe LofgrenAye
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