H.R. 4405 · Where this bill is now
Became law
Public Law 119-38, Nov 19, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryEpstein investigation records made public
This act requires the Department of Justice to publish all unclassified documents and materials from its investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein in a searchable, downloadable format. The records would include materials related to Ghislaine Maxwell, flight logs and travel records, and information about individuals named in the investigation. The DOJ can withhold certain sensitive information, like personal details of victims and materials tied to active investigations.
How it affects you
This change doesn't directly affect most people's daily lives. It's designed to increase transparency by making investigative materials publicly available, which journalists, researchers, and citizens interested in the case would be able to access and review.
Read the official summary (Public Law, Nov 19, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4405
AN ACT
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Sponsor: Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) · Introduced Jul 15, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Nov 19, 2025: “Became Public Law No: 119-38.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Nov 18, 2025
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 427–1
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 211 | 0 | 3 |
| Republicans | 216 | 1 | 2 |
1 member voted against most of their party: 1 Republicans voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 4 official versions.