To require the Attorney General to release all documents and records in possession of the Department of Justice relating to Jeffrey Epstein, and for other purposes.
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Enrolled (Passed Congress)Mr. Khanna (for himself and Mr. Massie) introduced the following …
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill mandates that the Attorney General publicly release within 30 days all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein, including investigation files, flight logs, communications about charging decisions, and documentation of his detention and death. Records must be searchable and downloadable online.
Who Benefits and How
- General public benefits from transparency about the Epstein case and potential government failures
- Victims and advocates may benefit from public accountability (though victim privacy is protected)
- Investigative journalists and researchers gain access to previously sealed materials
- Government accountability is enhanced through mandated disclosure
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Department of Justice and FBI must compile, review, and publish massive document collection within 30 days
- Individuals named in documents may face reputational exposure (though bill prohibits withholding for "embarrassment")
- Foreign governments and officials referenced in materials face potential diplomatic scrutiny
Key Provisions
- 30-day deadline for release of all Epstein-related DOJ/FBI records
- Covers flight logs, immunity deals, internal communications on charging decisions, autopsy reports
- Explicitly prohibits withholding based on embarrassment or political sensitivity
- Allows redaction only for: victim PII, CSAM, active investigations, national security, images of death/abuse
- Includes Ghislaine Maxwell-related records
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires the Attorney General to publicly release all unclassified DOJ records related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, with limited exceptions for victim privacy and active investigations.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Force disclosure of Epstein investigation materials to ensure public accountability"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "attorney_general"
- → Attorney General of the United States
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