Bill · H.Res. 577· House(119-HRES-577)
Demanding the immediate release of all Federal documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Introduced
- 7/14/2025
- Last activity
- 7/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Marc Veasey
- Cosponsors
- - 50 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution demands the immediate release of all Federal documents regarding Jeffrey Epstein. The text cites various statements from administration officials promising full disclosure of the case. It follows a Department of Justice announcement stating that no further disclosure of the case was warranted. The resolution asserts that the House of Representatives has the constitutional authority to investigate such matters. It seeks the release of files, flight logs, and evidence concerning Epstein and his associates. Finally, it calls for a report on any potential suppression or destruction of evidence.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution demands the release of federal documents to ensure accountability and public access to information.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution protects the identities of minor victims through redactions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Transparency and Accountability: The resolution aims to expose criminal misconduct and institutional corruption by demanding the release of unclassified files, flight logs, and correspondence (Resolution Section 2).
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Protection of Victims: The resolution specifies that any redactions should only be used to protect the identities of minor victims (Resolution Section 2).
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Justice for Victims: By calling for the release of evidence, the resolution seeks to support justice and prevent future abuses of power (Resolution Section 5).
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Investigation of Misconduct: The resolution calls for a full report on any delays, suppression, or destruction of evidence related to Epstein's operations (Resolution Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Interference with Legal Proceedings: The resolution notes that redactions should be limited to protecting minor victims, but it implies that any redactions must not interfere with the preservation of ongoing prosecutions (Resolution Section 2).
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+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+3
- 4/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/17/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 7/15/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 7/14/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 34 Cosponsors added.
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