119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jul 15, 2025
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Became Public Law No: 119-38.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Congressional Research Service summary, version: Public Law (Nov 19, 2025) · 2 versions published
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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
House · Nov 18, 2025 · Roll call 289 · Passed
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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. (consideration: CR S8211)
Passed/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.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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) Roll call details
Passed/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) Roll call details
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Congressional oversight · Crime victims · Crimes against children · Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation · Criminal justice information and records · Department of Justice · Government information and archives · Human trafficking · Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information · Sex offenses
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DEMAND PROGRESS ACTION, INC · lobbying firm or registrant: DEMAND PROGRESS ACTION, INC
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 21, 2026 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.4405 -Epstein Files Transparency Act H.R.4405 - Epstein Files Transparency Act - This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish (in a searchable and…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DEMAND PROGRESS ACTION · lobbying firm or registrant: KATHERINE OH
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Dec 31, 2025 · issue area: Government Issues
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405) Potential legislation on Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel records
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DEMAND PROGRESS ACTION, INC · lobbying firm or registrant: DEMAND PROGRESS ACTION, INC
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 17, 2025 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.4405 - Epstein Files Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish (in a searchable and downloadable format) all unclassified recor…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing