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

119-hres589 — Providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.. Sponsored by Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]. Introduced 2025-07-17. House bill. 119th Congress. Latest action: 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.

119-hres589 119th Congress House
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Providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

Timeline

Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Sponsor
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R), SC
Introduced
2025-07-17
Committees
Judiciary Committee
Subjects
Congressional-executive branch relations; Crimes against children; Freedom of information; Government information and archives; House of Representatives
Latest Action
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.

Bill Activity

House
Introduced in House
2025-07-17
Reported from Committee
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.
Committee
2025-07-17
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee
2025-07-21
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.

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