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US SRes597
US SRes597A resolution providing for the authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President and Department of Justice officials inconsistent with their duties under the laws of the United States.
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A resolution providing for the authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President and Department of Justice officials inconsistent with their duties under the laws of the United States.
AI Summary
This resolution authorizes the Senate Majority Leader to file lawsuits to ensure the Department of Justice (DOJ) complies with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law passed with broad bipartisan support that mandated the release of all records related to Jeffrey Epstein by December 19, 2025. The resolution argues that the DOJ failed to meet this deadline and did not release all required documents, instead releasing a small fraction, extensively redacting information, and improperly disclosing survivor details while withholding information about Epstein's associates. The Senate Majority Leader will initiate or join legal actions, with the Office of Senate Legal Counsel or other designated counsel representing the Senate, and funds for this legal action will be drawn from the Senate's miscellaneous appropriations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (16)
Chuck Schumer (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Brian Schatz (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S512-513) (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/597/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sres597/BILLS-119sres597is.pdf |
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