United States · Law · HR
H.R. 4405 (119th)
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Introduced
15 July 2025
Last action
19 November 2025 · Introduced
Status
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
Sponsors
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1], Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2], Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2], Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
18 July 2026
Summary
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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Timeline
15 July 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
15 July 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
15 July 2025
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
18 November 2025
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
18 November 2025
Vote
On 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)
Source: Floor
18 November 2025
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On 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)
Source: Floor
18 November 2025
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
Source: Floor
18 November 2025
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
Source: Floor
18 November 2025
Floor
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
19 November 2025
Became law
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
Source: President
19 November 2025
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
19 November 2025
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
19 November 2025
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
19 November 2025
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
19 November 2025
Introduced
Received 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)
Source: Floor
19 November 2025
Introduced
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed, under the order of 11/18/2025, without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
Votes
18 November 2025 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source
Yes 427 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 5
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]Aye
- Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8]Aye
- Rep. Gray, Adam [D-CA-13]Aye
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]Aye
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
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Documents
7 official files
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Public Law
Public Law · EN · 20 November 2025
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Received in Senate
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summary · EN · 19 November 2025
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Engrossed in House
Engrossed in House · EN · 18 November 2025
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House · EN · 15 July 2025
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Sponsors
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] · D · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4405
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/119/hr/4405
- us · 119-hr-4405 · source updated 18 July 2026