
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Official title: 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.
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What Happened in Congress?
Public Law 119-38, November 19, 2025
- HousePassed 427 to 1
- SenatePassed with no objection (unanimous consent)
- PresidentSigned into law
Became Law
Official RecordWhere the Bill Stands
- Introduced, done
- Committee, done
- Floor Vote, done
- Outcome, shown after you vote
How Congress Voted
How Congress Voted
How Congress VotedOfficial Record428members of the House voted
427 Yea, 1 Nay, 0 Present
5 Not Voting
- Yea
- Nay
- Present
- Not Voting
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 216 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 211 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 427 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Republican
- Yea
- 216
- Nay
- 1
- Present
- 0
- Not Voting
- 2
Democrat
- Yea
- 211
- Nay
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not Voting
- 3
House roll call vote, November 18, 2025
How Each Member Voted
House: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
What This Bill Does
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.
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Timeline
- Library of CongressPassed/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.
- SenateReceived 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)
- House floor actionsPresented to President.
- Became Law
- House floor actionsMr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Floor Vote
- Library of CongressIntroduced in House
- House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced
- Committee

























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