On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 4405 — Epstein Files Transparency Act

In plain language

• This House bill from the 119th Congress is titled the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
• Official subject tags include the Department of Justice, criminal investigation, crime victims, and government information.
• The official summary requires DOJ to publish, in a searchable and downloadable format, all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in its possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, including materials related to Ghislaine Maxwell, flight logs and travel records, and individuals named or referenced (including government officials) in connection with that investigation and prosecution.
• DOJ could withhold certain information such as personal information of victims and materials that would jeopardize an active federal investigation.
• Not later than 15 days after the required publication, DOJ would report to Congress all categories of information released and withheld, a summary of any redactions, and a list of all government officials and politically exposed individuals named or referenced in the published materials.