Massie and Khanna Propose New Rules to Force Release of Unredacted Epstein Records

Epstein Files Transparency Act II·Latest event August 3, 2026

Aug 3

Massie and Khanna Propose New Rules to Force Release of Unredacted Epstein Records

Rep. Massie and Rep. Khanna introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act II to compel the release of unredacted records. This legislation follows criticism of how the federal government handled the original transparency law. The new rules for releasing records would allow state attorneys general and victims to sue the federal government. These lawsuits could proceed if officials hide or alter files without a valid reason. House members are drafting this more robust legislation to address implementation failures by the Department of Justice. The proposal mandates the release of files to victims, state officials, and members of Congress. Observers are now questioning whether Trump will sign the measure.

H.Res. 1430Epstein Files Transparency Act II: Access and Enforcement H.R. 9694Epstein Files: New Rules for Releasing RecordsLawmakers push for a more robust Epstein Files Transparency Act - but would Trump sign it?

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H.R. 9694 is the main bill to change federal law, while H.Res. 1430 is a companion resolution that expresses the formal sense of the House. Both were introduced on the same day and are at the same stage of the legislative process.

Epstein Files Transparency Act II: Access and Enforcement

H.Res. 1430

Epstein Files: New Rules for Releasing Records

H.R. 9694

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Lawmakers push for a more robust Epstein Files Transparency Act - but would Trump sign it?

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