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US SR597
Resolution
AI Summary
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Authorizes the Senate Majority Leader to initiate or intervene in civil litigation against the Department of Justice for alleged noncompliance with Public Law 119–38 (Epstein Files Transparency Act)
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Alleges DOJ released only 12,285 documents (less than 1%) by the December 19, 2025 deadline, and fewer than 2,700,000 pages total despite acknowledging possession of 6,000,000 pages
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Asserts DOJ applied excessive redactions beyond what the law permitted and improperly disclosed Epstein survivor information while withholding details about co-conspirators
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Requires the Office of Senate Legal Counsel or designated counsel to represent the Senate in any resulting litigation, with funding from miscellaneous appropriations approved by the Majority Leader
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Introduced February 5, 2026 by Senator Schumer with 15 Democratic co-sponsors and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration
Legislative Description
A resolution providing for the authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President and Department of Justice officials inconsistent with their duties under the laws of the United States.
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S512-513)
2/5/2026