Bill · H.R. 7857· House(119-HR-7857)
No Escaping Justice Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/5/2026
- Last activity
- 3/5/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the President to identify foreign persons who knowingly engaged in, facilitated, or financially benefited from human trafficking connected to the Jeffrey Epstein enterprise. For those identified, the President must impose specific sanctions, which include blocking their property and denying them entry into the United States. The legislation mandates regular reports to specific congressional committees regarding these sanctioned individuals over a five-year period. It also provides a waiver process for the President and sets conditions under which the sanctions can be terminated. Finally, the bill ensures that the Attorney General's obligations under the Epstein Files Transparency Act remain unchanged.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill increases accountability by requiring regular congressional reports identifying individuals involved in the Epstein trafficking enterprise.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+3
The bill explicitly mandates that public reports be prepared in a manner that protects the privacy and safety of victims.
Would children be better off under this?+3
By targeting individuals involved in the sexual exploitation of minors tied to the Epstein enterprise, the bill aims to protect children from severe abuse.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Holding Traffickers Accountable: Under Section 3, the President must submit a report identifying foreign persons who knowingly engaged in severe forms of trafficking, sexual exploitation of minors, or related financial benefits tied to the Jeffrey Epstein enterprise. This ensures that individuals outside the United States who participated in these crimes are officially named and targeted.
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Blocking Assets and Restricting Entry: According to Section 4, foreign persons identified in the report will face asset blocking on any property within the United States control and will be denied entry or visas into the country. This prevents these wrongdoers from using U.S. financial systems or entering the nation.
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Protecting Victim Privacy: Section 3(d) requires that the unclassified version of the required congressional report must be prepared in a manner that protects the privacy and safety of victims. This safeguards vulnerable individuals from further exposure or harm.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exemption Risks via Presidential Waivers: Under Section 5(a), the President has the authority to waive sanctions for a foreign person if it is determined to be in the national interest or related to authorized intelligence, law enforcement, or national security activities. This creates a loophole where individuals could potentially avoid punishment if political or national security justifications are applied.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Improves Privacy Rights+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+3Good For Women+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2
- 3/5/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House