Epstein Files Transparency Act
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The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates the release of unclassified documents related to Jeffrey Epstein by the Department of Justice, with specific provisions for withholding sensitive information. It aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding Epstein's criminal activities and related investigations.
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Access options →Recorded vote · House roll call 289 · 2025-11-18
427 Yea · 1 Nay · 0 Present · 5 Not voting — Passed
Actions (18)
| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-15 | — | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2025-07-15 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-07-15 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-11-18 | 13:18:15 | Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 2025-11-18 | 13:18:42 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733) |
| 2025-11-18 | 13:18:44 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405. |
| 2025-11-18 | 14:43:59 | 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) |
| 2025-11-18 | 14:43:59 | Passed/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) |
| 2025-11-18 | 14:44:00 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2025-11-19 | — | Became Public Law No: 119-38. |
| 2025-11-19 | — | Became Public Law No: 119-38. |
| 2025-11-19 | — | Signed by President. |
| 2025-11-19 | — | Signed by President. |
| 2025-11-19 | — | Presented to President. |
| 2025-11-19 | — | Presented to President. |
| 2025-11-19 | — | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 2025-11-19 | — | 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. (consideration: CR S8211) |
| 2025-11-19 | — | Passed/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. |
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