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HOUSEH.Res. 668· 119th Congress

Resolution Directing Oversight Committee to Continue Epstein-Maxwell Investigation and Release Records

Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its ongoing investigation into the possible mismanagement of the Federal government’s investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Brian Jack (R-GA)
Introduced
Sep 2, 2025
Last Action
Sep 3, 2025

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Sep 2, 2025
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In Committee
Sep 2, 2025
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Adopted by House
Sep 3, 2025

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Sep 3, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The resolution directs the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue investigating the federal government's investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
  • The committee must release unclassified records to the public relating to its investigation, including records about Epstein's detention and death, flight logs, individuals connected to the criminal activities, and DOJ communications about investigation decisions.
  • The committee may redact records only in limited circumstances: victims' personally identifiable information, child sexual abuse materials, images of death or abuse, information jeopardizing active investigations or prosecutions, and classified information.
  • The committee may not withhold or redact records based on embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity.
  • The resolution expresses support for the committee's subpoenas and investigatory actions and encourages timely compliance.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Previously withheld or unreleased committee records regarding the Epstein-Maxwell federal investigation are directed to become public, subject only to specific statutory exceptions.
  • The resolution constrains the committee's discretion—embarrassment or political sensitivity to government officials or other parties cannot justify withholding records.
  • The committee is authorized to issue investigative reports as it determines necessary.
  • No scheduled completion date, enforcement mechanism, or timeline for record release is specified in the resolution.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The House considered and passed the resolution on September 3, 2025.
  • The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Rules on September 2, 2025, before passage.
  • No subsequent legislative action has been recorded.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 3, 2025 — Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3780; text: CR H3780)
  • Sep 3, 2025 — Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House.
  • Sep 2, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • Sep 2, 2025 — Submitted in House
  • Sep 2, 2025 — Submitted in House