Epstein Files Transparency Act

This bill tells the Department of Justice (including the FBI and U.S. Attorneys) to post all unclassified records about Jeffrey Epstein online in a way people can search and download, within 30 days of the bill becoming law. This also covers related materials about Ghislaine Maxwell, flight logs and travel records, people named in connection with the case (including government officials), and records about Epstein’s detention and death. The department cannot keep records secret just to avoid embarrassment or political fallout.

Some sensitive details can be hidden to protect victims’ privacy, avoid sharing child sexual abuse material, prevent harm to active investigations, keep graphic images private, or protect real national security secrets. If something must stay classified, DOJ should share as much as possible and provide a plain summary for what is still secret. Any hidden parts must come with a written reason made public. After the release, DOJ has 15 days to send Congress a summary of what was posted, what was withheld, why, and a list of any government officials or politically exposed people named in the documents.

Key points

• Who is affected: DOJ, FBI, and U.S. Attorneys; the public; victims and witnesses named in records; government officials named in the files.
• What changes: Broad public release of Epstein-related records, including travel logs and internal DOJ communications; no withholding for embarrassment or politics; limited, explained redactions for privacy, safety, or true national security needs.
• When: Public posting within 30 days after it becomes law, and a report to Congress within 15 days after the posting.