H.Res. 598 — Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res.…

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This resolution adopts H. Res. 589, a resolution calling for the Department of Justice to publicly release certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

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Reported Original MeasureJul 21, 2025

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H.Res. 672Procedurally related

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 104) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; and for other purposes.

Latest action: Sep 3, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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H.Res. 589Procedurally related

Providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

Latest action: Jul 21, 2025 — Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 598 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 589. The resolution provides that H.Res. 589 is hereby adopted.

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Sep 3, 2025
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
FloorHouse floor actions
Jul 21, 2025
The resolution provides that H.Res. 589 is hereby adopted.
FloorHouse floor actions
Jul 21, 2025
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
CalendarsHouse floor actions
Jul 21, 2025
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-209, by Mr. Scott, Austin.
CommitteeHouse floor actions
Jul 21, 2025
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-209, by Mr. Scott, Austin.
CommitteeLibrary of Congress

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Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 589) providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.