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US HR581
Resolution
Status
7/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Massie
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AI Summary
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H. Res. 581, titled the "Epstein Files Transparency Act," requires the Attorney General to publicly release within 30 days all unclassified DOJ and FBI records related to Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, flight logs, individuals connected to Epstein's criminal activities, and internal communications about charging decisions
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Records cannot be withheld based on embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity to government officials, public figures, or foreign dignitaries
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Permitted redactions include victim personally identifiable information, child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), information that would jeopardize active investigations, images of death or abuse, and properly classified national security information
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All redactions must be accompanied by written justification published in the Federal Register and submitted to Congress, and any post-July 1, 2025 classification decisions must also be published with justification
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Within 15 days of completing the document release, the Attorney General must report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees listing all categories of released and withheld records, redaction summaries, and an unredacted list of all government officials and politically exposed persons named in the materials
Legislative Description
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.
Congress
Last Action
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 879, H. Res. 581 is laid on the table.
11/19/2025