Washington, D.C. – Parents, Advocates Watch as Epstein Records Bill Heads to Senate

Washington, D.C. – A federal bill requiring the Department of Justice to release all unclassified records connected to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has cleared the U.S. House and now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Families following federal transparency, child safety, and public accountability issues may see new access to information that has remained sealed for years.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405), sponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna of California, would direct the DOJ to publish, online and in searchable, downloadable form, all unclassified documents, communications, flight logs, travel records, and reference materials connected to the investigation and prosecution of Epstein. The House agreed to advance the measure on Nov. 18, according to the chamber’s legislative tracker.

Under the bill, DOJ may still withhold personal information belonging to victims or content that could compromise an active federal investigation. But the agency must report to Congress within 15 days of publication detailing what information was released or withheld, the reasoning for any redactions, and a list of government officials or politically exposed individuals named in the materials.

For parents and educators, the legislation reflects a broader national conversation about child protection and institutional accountability. While the bill does not change school policy directly, advocates argue that transparency measures help shape safer norms across youth-serving sectors.

The Senate has not yet scheduled a hearing or vote. Families can follow updates on Congress’ official bill tracker for next steps.

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