H.R. 4405
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Sponsor: Ro Khanna
24 cosponsors
- Seth Magaziner
- Thomas Massie
- Darren Soto
- Stephen F. Lynch
- Brad Sherman
- Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
- Ilhan Omar
- James P. McGovern
- Shri Thanedar
- Yassamin Ansari
- Johnny Olszewski, Jr.
- Wesley Bell
- Christopher R. Deluzio
- Nancy Pelosi
- Seth Moulton
- Maxine Dexter
- Robert Garcia
- Adam Smith
- Danny K. Davis
- Eleanor Holmes Norton
- Kweisi Mfume
- Josh Harder
- Mary Gay Scanlon
- Shomari Figures
Official summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service.
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.