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Epstein Files Transparency Act

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This law requires the Department of Justice to publicly release all unclassified records it has related to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, including materials connected to Ghislaine Maxwell, flight logs, travel records, and the names of individuals mentioned in the investigation. The records must be posted in a format that people can search and download. The Department of Justice is allowed to hold back certain information, such as victims' personal details or anything that could harm an ongoing federal investigation. Within 15 days of releasing the records, the Department of Justice must also send Congress a report explaining what was released, what was held back, and a list of all government officials and politically connected individuals named in the materials.

Introduced

July 15, 2025

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

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