H.Res. 668 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Rules, Sep 2, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryOrders probe into Epstein and Maxwell investigations
This resolution tells the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to keep investigating how the federal government handled its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The resolution requires the committee to make its investigation records public, including records about Epstein's detention and death, flight logs, details about his associates, immunity deals, and Department of Justice communications about the case. The committee can hold back only certain sensitive information, like victims' personal details, child abuse materials, images of death or injury, information about active investigations, or classified secrets, but cannot withhold records just because they might be embarrassing or politically sensitive.
How it affects you
This doesn't directly change laws or benefits for everyday people. It's a directive to Congress's oversight committee to investigate and publicly share information about how federal agencies handled these criminal cases. Members of the public would potentially have access to more information about the government's investigation, subject to protections for victims and active cases.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Sep 2, 2025)
This resolution directs the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its investigation into the federal government's investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell and to release to the public committee records relating to the committee's investigation, subject to limited exceptions.
Under the resolution, the committee records to be publicly disclosed include unclassified records referring or relating to Epstein's detention and death; flight logs of aircraft owned or used by Epstein; individuals named in connection with Epstein’s criminal activities, civil settlements, or immunity or plea agreements; immunity deals, sealed settlements, or plea bargains of Epstein or his associates; entities with ties to Epstein’s trafficking or financial networks; and internal Department of Justice communications concerning decisions to investigate or charge Epstein or his associates.
The resolution provides that the committee may withhold or redact portions of records with written justification that such portions contain (1) victims' personally identifiable information; (2) child sexual abuse materials; (3) images of death, physical abuse, or injury; (4) information which would jeopardize an active federal investigation or prosecution; or (5) classified information. The committee may not withhold or redact records on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity.
The resolution states support for the committee's subpoenas and investigatory actions and encourages timely compliance with them. Additionally, the committee shall issue investigative reports as it deems necessary.
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.Res. 668
RESOLUTION
Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its ongoing investigation into the possible mismanagement of the Federal government’s investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Brian Jack (R-GA-3) · Introduced Sep 2, 2025 · Congress · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 3, 2025: “Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3780; text: CR H3780)”
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The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.