House roll call 289 · Passed
Nov 18, 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yea 427Nay 1Other 5
Party breakdown
Democratic214
211 yea · 0 nay
Republican219
216 yea · 1 nay
The Floor · H.R. 4405 · Became law
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Policy area · Crime and Law Enforcement
Sponsor · Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
24 cosponsors
Public Law 119-38
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.
Congress.gov bill summary · 49 · updated Jun 2, 2026
Path through Congress · started in the House
H.R. 4405 · 119th
Status
Became lawNov 19, 2025
Introduced
Jul 15, 2025
Committee
Jul 15, 2025
House floor
Nov 18, 2025
Senate floor
Nov 19, 2025
Resolving differences
Bypassed
Enrolled
Nov 19, 2025
President's desk
Nov 19, 2025
Became law
Nov 19, 2025
Latest action · Nov 19, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
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House
Yea
99.8%
427 members
Nay
0.2%
1 members
Other
5
present / not voting
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Democratic214
211 yea · 0 nay · 3 other
Republican219
216 yea · 1 nay · 2 other
Nov 18, 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Democratic214
211 yea · 0 nay
Republican219
216 yea · 1 nay
Related bill
Related bill
Requires DOJ release of Epstein-related records (Public Law 119-38).
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