H.R. 4405 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-38
Epstein Files Transparency Act
3 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.
Signed November 19, 2025 · Introduced July 15, 2025 in the House
Sponsor: Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) · 24 cosponsors (23 D, 1 R)
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Official title
To require the Attorney General to release all documents and records in possession of the Department of Justice relating to Jeffrey Epstein, and for other purposes.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
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.
How it became law
- IntroducedJul 15
- Committee—
- HouseNov 18
- Senate—
- SignedNov 19
As introduced: To require the Attorney General to release all documents and records in possession of the Department of Justice relating to Jeffrey Epstein, and for other purposes.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (22)
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HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
3 sections
Cosponsors joined
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Rep. Christopher Deluzio (D-PA), Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA)
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HouseOn 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)
- Text: Engrossed in House
3 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
Signed by President.
HousePresented to President.
SenateReceived 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)
- Text: Received in Senate
3 sections, no changes
- Text: Enrolled Bill
3 sections, no changes
Show every recorded step (25)
Sponsor
Original cosponsors
HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
3 sections
Cosponsors joined
Cosponsors joined
Cosponsors joined
Rep. Christopher Deluzio (D-PA), Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Cosponsors joined
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HouseOn 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)
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
HouseMr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Text: Engrossed in House
3 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
Signed by President.
HousePresented to President.
SenateReceived 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)
- Text: Received in Senate
3 sections, no changes
- Text: Enrolled Bill
3 sections, no changes
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 24 cosponsors.
Every section
All 3 sections, in order
From the enrolled bill text on GovInfo. Read any section in full on Congress.gov.
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Release of documents relating to jeffrey epstein
- Sec. 3Report to Congress
Sponsor and cosponsors
Show all 25 members, by last name
Sponsor: Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17)
- Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-3)
- Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO-1)
- Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-7)
- Rep. Christopher Deluzio (D-PA-17)
- Rep. Maxine Dexter (D-OR-3)
- Rep. Shomari Figures (D-AL-2)
- Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA-42)
- Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA-9)
- Rep. Henry Johnson (D-GA-4)
- Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA-8)
- Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI-2)
- Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY-4)
- Rep. James McGovern (D-MA-2)
- Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-7)
- Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA-6)
- Del. Eleanor Norton (D-DC-0)
- Rep. Johnny Olszewski (D-MD-2)
- Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-5)
- Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-11)
- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5)
- Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA-32)
- Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA-9)
- Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL-9)
- Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13)
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Sources: bill text and status, GovInfo (Enrolled Bill) · Official summary, Congressional Research Service · Congress.gov, as of November 1, 2026. US government works are in the public domain · This bill on Congress.gov (opens in new tab)