This Act requires the Attorney General to publicly release all unclassified records, documents, and communications related to Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and associated individuals, entities, and incidents within 30 days of enactment. The Act outlines prohibited grounds for withholding information and permits specific redactions, with associated justifications, to protect privacy, victims, and ongoing investigations. A report listing the released and withheld records, redactions made, and officials named in the materials must be submitted to Congress within 15 days of the release.
Epstein Files Transparency Act
This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish (in a searchable and downloadable format) all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ's possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.
This includes (1) materials that relate to Ghislaine Maxwell, (2) flight logs and travel records, and (3) individuals named or referenced (including government officials) in connection with the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.
DOJ is permitted to withhold certain information such as the personal information of victims and materials that would jeopardize an active federal investigation.
Additionally, not later than 15 days after the required publication, DOJ must report to Congress (1) all categories of information released and withheld, (2) a summary of any redactions made, and (3) a list of all government officials and politically exposed individuals named or referenced in the published materials.
