United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 39 D · 12 R cosponsors

HRES 581 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

Last action — Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 879, H. Res. 581 is laid on the table.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 51 sponsors

    1 primary, 50 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (39 D · 12 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

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 sexual abuse materials; (3) images of death, physical abuse, or injury; (4) information which would jeopardize an active federal investigation or prosecution; or (5) classified information. DOJ may not withhold or redact records on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity.Further, within 15 days of completing the required disclosures, DOJ must provide Congress with a report listing all categories of records released and withheld, all redactions made and their legal basis, and all government officials and politically exposed persons named or referenced in the released materials.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Submitted in House

  2. Submitted in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

  4. Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Massie. Petition No: 119-9. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025090209">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

  5. Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mr. Massie. Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 2. (consideration: CR H4665)

  6. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 879, H. Res. 581 is laid on the table.

Sponsors

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Not signed on (496)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 581 do?
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 sexual abuse materials; (3) images of death, physical abuse, or injury; (4) information which would jeopardize an active federal investigation or prosecution; or (5) classified information. DOJ may not withhold or redact records on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity.Further, within 15 days of completing the required disclosures, DOJ must provide Congress with a report listing all categories of records released and withheld, all redactions made and their legal basis, and all government officials and politically exposed persons named or referenced in the released materials.
Who sponsors HRES 581?
HRES 581 is sponsored by Massie, Thomas (Republican), Khanna, Ro (Democratic), Greene, Marjorie Taylor (Republican), Burchett, Tim (Republican), Burlison, Eric (Republican), Boebert, Lauren (Republican), Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican), Crane, Elijah (Republican), Mills, Cory (Republican), Barrett, Tom (Republican), Tlaib, Rashida (Democratic), Miller, Max L. (Republican), McGovern, James P. (Democratic), Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria (Democratic), Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" (Democratic), Mace, Nancy (Republican), Raskin, Jamie (Democratic), Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp (Democratic), Ryan, Patrick (Democratic), Self, Keith (Republican), Dingell, Debbie (Democratic), Soto, Darren (Democratic), Neguse, Joe (Democratic), Pelosi, Nancy (Democratic), Velázquez, Nydia M. (Democratic), Titus, Dina (Democratic), Doggett, Lloyd (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Thanedar, Shri (Democratic), Pappas, Chris (Democratic), Takano, Mark (Democratic), Friedman, Laura (Democratic), Pettersen, Brittany (Democratic), Olszewski, Johnny (Democratic), García, Jesús G. "Chuy" (Democratic), Sherman, Brad (Democratic), Ansari, Yassamin (Democratic), Escobar, Veronica (Democratic), Jayapal, Pramila (Democratic), Randall, Emily (Democratic), Casar, Greg (Democratic), Scanlon, Mary Gay (Democratic), Crow, Jason (Democratic), Mannion, John W. (Democratic), Brown, Shontel M. (Democratic), Torres, Ritchie (Democratic), Dexter, Maxine (Democratic), Cleaver, Emanuel (Democratic), Mfume, Kweisi (Democratic), Bell, Wesley (Democratic), and Sykes, Emilia Strong (Democratic).
What is the current status of HRES 581?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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