H.R. 4405 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Epstein Files Transparency Act
H.R. 4405 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jul 15, 2025, sponsored by Ro Khanna with 24 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 15, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 119-38
- Groups that lobbied
- 2
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ro Khanna (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 15, 2025
- Passed the HouseNov 18, 2025
- Passed the SenateNov 19, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentNov 19, 2025
- Became lawNov 19, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-38. (Nov 19, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 18, 2025 · Passed427–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Epstein Files Transparency ActHouse · Nov 18, 2025
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- S. 331: HALT Fentanyl Act
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- S. 6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act
- H.R. 35: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
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- H.J.Res. 108: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no…
Who lobbied on it
2 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Demand Progress Action, Inc
- Demand Progress Action
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 4405 (119th Congress): Epstein Files Transparency Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-4405/epstein-files-transparency-act (accessed 2026-10-13).