H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act
This bill, titled the Epstein Files Transparency Act, requires the Attorney General to publicly release a comprehensive set of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Here are the main points of the bill:
1. Requirement for Document Release
The Attorney General must make publicly available, within 30 days of the bill's enactment, all unclassified documents and records held by the Department of Justice (DOJ) concerning Jeffrey Epstein and related matters. This includes:
- Details of investigations and prosecutions involving Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Flight logs or travel records associated with Epstein's vehicles or aircraft.
- Names of individuals and entities linked to Epstein's criminal activities, civil settlements, or investigations.
- Any immunity agreements, plea deals, or non-prosecution agreements relevant to Epstein or his associates.
- Internal DOJ communications regarding the decision-making process about Epstein and his network.
- Records related to the destruction or concealment of documents about Epstein.
- Information concerning Epstein's detention and death.
2. Prohibited Reasons for Withholding Information
Records cannot be withheld or delayed due to concerns over embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity. This applies to any public figures, government officials, or foreign dignitaries mentioned in the documents.
3. Permitted Withholdings
While the Attorney General is required to release many documents, there are specific circumstances under which information may be redacted or withheld, such as:
- Protecting personally identifiable information of victims or sensitive personal and medical records.
- Preventing the release of material depicting child sexual abuse.
- Safeguarding details that could compromise an active investigation or ongoing prosecution.
- Withholding graphic images of death or abuse.
- Keeping classified information secret for national security reasons.
Any withheld information must have a justification provided in a written format published in the Federal Register.
4. Reporting to Congress
After completing the document release, the Attorney General is required to submit a report to Congress detailing:
- The categories of records that were released and those that were withheld.
- A summary of any redactions made, including the legal basis for those actions.
- A list of government officials and politically exposed persons mentioned in the released materials, without any redactions.
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Actions
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Jul. 15, 2025 | Introduced in House |
Jul. 15, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
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