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US SRes325

US SRes325
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should release appropriate, non-sensitive materials related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein to restore public trust, affirm institutional accountability, and prevent the politicization of justice.


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Introduced
07/17/2025
In Committee
07/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should release appropriate, non-sensitive materials related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein to restore public trust, affirm institutional accountability, and prevent the politicization of justice.

AI Summary

This resolution calls on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take several steps to increase transparency and accountability regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Specifically, the Senate recommends that the DOJ meet with Epstein's victims, clarify the full scope of materials in its possession, release appropriate records like flight manifests and investigatory summaries, and publicly release internal memos justifying the withholding of materials. The resolution also demands that the DOJ correct previous misleading statements by senior officials, reaffirms support for identifying potential co-conspirators, and emphasizes the importance of protecting victims' privacy during any disclosure process. The underlying context is the complex and controversial investigation into Epstein's sex trafficking network, which raised significant questions about how a wealthy individual was able to commit crimes against minors for years. The resolution aims to restore public trust by promoting transparency, preventing the politicization of justice, and ensuring that victims' experiences are respected while providing clarity about the investigation's details and outcomes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4459) (on 07/17/2025)

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