Epstein Files Transparency Act II

Sponsor: Thomas Massie (Republican-KY)July 15, 2026

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Empowers state officials, victims, and Congress to sue for withheld Epstein-related records.

This bill would make it easier for state attorneys general, district attorneys, and victims of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes to get access to federal records related to the Epstein investigation. It would allow them to sue the U.S. Attorney General if records are unlawfully withheld or delayed. Members of Congress would also gain new powers to access these files and take legal action if needed.

What Would Change

Today, state officials, victims, and Congress may face challenges and legal hurdles when trying to access federal records related to the Epstein investigation, and the U.S. Attorney General can use certain legal privileges to withhold information. After this bill, state officials, victims, and Members of Congress would have clear legal standing to sue the U.S. Attorney General for unlawfully withholding or delaying these records, and many common legal privileges would no longer apply as reasons to keep the files secret.

Key Provisions

Lets state attorneys general and district attorneys sue the U.S. Attorney General for unlawfully withholding or delaying Epstein-related records.
Grants victims of Epstein's crimes the right to access their full, unredacted records and to sue if these records are withheld.
Requires the U.S. Attorney General to provide full, unredacted access to classified and sensitive records to state officials for investigations, under court-approved protective procedures.
Allows any Member of Congress to request and receive full, unredacted Epstein-related records within 7 days and to sue if the request is not met.
Removes certain legal privileges, like attorney-client privilege, as reasons to withhold these specific records, except to protect other victims' privacy.

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Epstein Files Transparency Act II

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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