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Epstein Files Transparency Act

12/15/2025, 11:57 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4405

H.R. 4405, introduced in the 119th Congress on July 15, 2025, aims to mandate the release of all Department of Justice documents and records pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein by the Attorney General.

Congressional Summary of HR 4405

Epstein Files Transparency Act

This bill 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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4405

Bill HR 4405 is currently in the status of Passed in House since November 18, 2025. Bill HR 4405 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 15, 2025.  Bill HR 4405's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 119-38. as of November 19, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4405

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
89
Democrat Cosponsors
83
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4405

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4405

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.
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.

Comments

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Pablo Nichols

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6 months ago

I'm so glad they're finally doing something about this! It's about time they release all the info on Epstein. This is gonna be huge! #JusticeForJeffrey #ReleaseTheRecords

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4405

Ro Khanna
Ro Khanna
CaliforniaDemocrat
Thomas Massie
Thomas Massie
KentuckyRepublican
Darren Soto
Darren Soto
FloridaDemocrat
Stephen F. Lynch
Stephen F. Lynch
MassachusettsDemocrat
James P. McGovern
James P. McGovern
MassachusettsDemocrat
Johnny Olszewski, Jr.
Johnny Olszewski, Jr.
MarylandIndependent

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