Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR 285 — A resolution calling on the United States Department of Justice to conduct a full investigation of any person, regardless of political affiliation, mentioned in the Epstein files.

Last action — referred to Committee on Government Operations

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

A resolution calling on the United States Department of Justice to conduct a full investigation of any person, regardless of political affiliation, mentioned in the Epstein files.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Government Operations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 285 do?
A resolution calling on the United States Department of Justice to conduct a full investigation of any person, regardless of political affiliation, mentioned in the Epstein files.
Who sponsors HR 285?
HR 285 is sponsored by Erin Byrnes (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 285?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR 285?
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