HRES 581 · 119th Congress · Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

Introduced 2025-07-15· Sponsored by Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]· House

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Latest: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 879, H. Res. 581 is laid on the table.(2025-11-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This resolution provides a special rule for consideration of H.R. 185 and amends that bill to direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make publicly available certain records related to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. Under H.R. 185, as amended by the resolution, DOJ must publicly disclose all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in its possession that relate to Epstein or Maxwell. The records include unclassified records referring or relating to Epstein's detention and death; flight logs of aircraft owned or used by Epstein; individuals named in connection with Epstein’s criminal activities, civil settlements, or immunity or plea agreements; immunity deals, sealed settlements, or plea bargains of Epstein or his associates; entities with ties to Epstein’s trafficking or financial networks; and internal Department of Justice communications concerning decisions to investigate or charge Epstein or his associates.  However, under the amended bill, DOJ may withhold or redact portions of records with written justification that such portions contain (1) victims' personally identifiable information; (2) child…

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