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119th Congress Crime and Law Enforcement

H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act

Became LawPublic Law 119-38, signed Nov 19, 2025

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 15, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)Nov 18, 2025, 427–1
  3. Passed Senate (completed)Nov 19, 2025
  4. To the President (completed)Nov 19, 2025
  5. Became law (completed)Nov 19, 2025

Summary

Public Law, Nov 19, 2025

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.

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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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Nov 18, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Passed 427–1

Yea 427two-thirds 286Nay 1

  • Democrats211 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans215 yea, 1 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted Nay

See how all 428 members voted

Showing 433 of 433 members

Yea 427

Republicans (215)

Democrats (211)

Independents (1)

Nay 1

Republicans (1) broke with their party

Not voting 5

Republicans (2)

Democrats (3)

Senate

Passed by unanimous consent

Nov 19, 2025

No recorded vote, so there is no member-by-member tally.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

Showing 1 of 1 roll calls

  • Nov 18, 2025HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 427–1
    Roll call 289 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats211003
    Republicans215102
    Independents1000
    Total427105

    House roll call 289: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed.

    1 crossed party lines: 1 Republican

    How each member voted (433)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

24

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

238 points earned
  1. 1Ro Khanna D-CA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, passed House, passed Senate, became law5 events+136
  2. 2Clay Higgins R-LA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 3Yassamin Ansari D-AZCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  4. 3Wesley Bell D-MOCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  5. 3Danny Davis D-ILCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Nov 19, 2025Passed the Senate by unanimous consent. Presented to the President. Signed by the President. Became Public Law 119-38.
  2. Nov 18, 2025Passed the House, 427–1.
  3. Jul 15, 2025Introduced in the House by Ro Khanna.
Show the full action history (14 actions)
  1. Nov 19, 2025Passed/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.
  2. Nov 19, 2025Received 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)
  3. Nov 19, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Nov 19, 2025Presented to President.
  5. Nov 19, 2025Signed by President.
  6. Nov 19, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-38.
  7. Nov 18, 2025Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Nov 18, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
  9. Nov 18, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
  10. Nov 18, 2025Passed/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)
  11. Nov 18, 2025On 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)
  12. Nov 18, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  13. Jul 15, 2025Introduced in House
  14. Jul 15, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.