RepublicanBill · H.Res. 589· House(119-HRES-589)

Providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

Rep. Norman
Age: 73 years
South Carolina
Introduced
7/17/2025
Last activity
7/21/2025 — Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 598 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 589. The resolution provides that H.Res. 589 is hereby adopted.
Sponsored by
Ralph Norman
Cosponsors
Republican - 15Democrat - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced

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 directs the Attorney General to make certain documents and records public. The records relate to the investigations of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as specific legal cases and investigations into Epstein's death. The release must occur in a searchable and downloadable format within 30 days of enactment. The resolution prohibits withholding information due to embarrassment or political sensitivity. While some information can be redacted for privacy or security, the Attorney General must declassify information to the maximum extent possible. Finally, a report must be submitted to Congress regarding the released and withheld materials.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5

    The resolution mandates the release of previously undisclosed investigation records to increase public oversight.

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+3

    The bill includes specific redaction requirements to protect the privacy of victims.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.