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24 cosponsors · 23 D, 1 R
1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Jul 15, 2025
- House Passed Nov 18, 2025 427–1
- Senate Passed Nov 19, 2025
- President To the President Nov 19, 2025
- President Signed Nov 19, 2025
- Law Nov 19, 2025
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.
What it does: CRS 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 the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
Votes to become law
About this bill and sources
Official title: Epstein Files Transparency Act
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Became Public Law No: 119-38.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 15, 2025
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML) · Embed in your story
- House Introduced Jul 15, 2025
- House Passed Nov 18, 2025 427–1
- Senate Passed Nov 19, 2025
- President To the President Nov 19, 2025
- President Signed Nov 19, 2025
- Law Nov 19, 2025
Final vote · House · Nov 18, 2025
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Mike Johnson