Senate Simple Resolution 597
119th Congress(2025-2026)
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.
Introduced
Submitted in Senate on Feb 5, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill proposes that the Senate Majority Leader can file civil actions in Federal Court regarding the Department of Justice's failure to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. It requires the Majority Leader to inform the Senate when such actions are taken. The Senate Legal Counsel, or other designated counsel, with consultation from the Minority Leader, will represent the Senate in these civil actions, with funds approved by the Majority Leader. This bill aims to provide the Senate with a means to address any non-compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act through legal action.
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
597
Congress
119
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
Primary focus of measure is Members of Congress; general congressional oversight; congressional agencies, committees, operations; legislative procedures; U.S. Capitol. Measures concerning oversight and investigation of specific matters may fall under the issue-specific relevant policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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February 5, 2026
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02/05/2026
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S512-513)
02/05/2026
Submitted in Senate
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