H.R. 4405Epstein Files Transparency Act

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Ro Khanna [D-CA-17]
Cosponsors: 24 · 23 Democrats · 1 Republican
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Committee: Judiciary Committee
Latest action: Nov 19, 2025 · Became Public Law No: 119-38.

IntroducedJul 15, 2025
Passed the HouseNov 18, 2025
Passed the SenateNov 19, 2025
Sent to the PresidentNov 19, 2025
Became lawNov 19, 2025

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 4405 as public Law on Nov 19, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 289

House Nov 18, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Epstein Files Transparency Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

427 Yea 1 Nay 5 not voting

Crossed both parties 1 of 428 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Republican.

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How the chamber split

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DemocratsIndependentsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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All members433 members

Democratic214 members

Independent1 member

Republican218 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors24 · 23 Democrats · 1 Republican

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 4405 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

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H.R. 4405Epstein Files Transparency Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 289

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors24 · 23 Democrats · 1 Republican

H.R. 4405Epstein Files Transparency Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 289

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors24 · 23 Democrats · 1 Republican

Who lobbied on H.R. 44052 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 44052 organizations