H.R. 4405Signed into lawCrime & justice
Justice Department ordered to publish Epstein files within 30 days
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 4405 gives DOJ 30 days to post Epstein investigative records online in searchable form, with strict limits on what can be redacted.50-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 4405 requires the Department of Justice to release records from the FBI and federal prosecutors related to Jeffrey Epstein, including investigations, flight logs, immunity deals, internal communications, and documents about his detention and death. Records tied to Ghislaine Maxwell and others connected to Epstein's criminal network are also covered. All documents must be posted online in a searchable, downloadable format.
Who does it affect?
The law primarily affects the Department of Justice and FBI. It also directly involves public figures, government officials, and organizations named in the files, as well as survivors, whose privacy protections are written into the law.
Why does it matter?
Officials are prohibited from withholding records solely because release would be embarrassing or politically inconvenient. Within 15 days after the release, the Attorney General must send Congress a report listing what was released, what was withheld, and why, including unredacted names of any government officials or public figures mentioned.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: the President signed it. It's law.Now law
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Official title
Epstein Files Transparency Act
- Introduced:
- July 15, 2025
- Latest action:
- November 19, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
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