Epstein Congressional Records - Oversight Hearings & Legislation

Browse 45 congressional records related to the Jeffrey Epstein case including hearing transcripts, committee letters, and the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Congress conducted oversight examining how federal agencies handled the matter.

Congressional records include hearing transcripts, committee letters, legislative proposals, and other records from the United States Congress related to the Epstein case. Members of Congress conducted oversight hearings examining how federal agencies handled the Epstein matter, the 2008 non-prosecution agreement, and the Bureau of Prisons' management of Epstein while in federal custody. These records document the legislative branch's response to the case.

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Documents
45
Unique Sources
16
Date Range
Mar 22, 2017 to Mar 3, 2026
Timeline Span
10 years

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Letter Requesting Interview with Doug Band

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Chairman Comer requested an in-person transcribed interview with Doug Band as part of the Committee's review of federal handling of Epstein and Maxwell investigations and related oversight issues.

Transcribed Interview RequestDoug BandHouse OversightEpstein Investigation

Letter Requesting Interview with Bill Gates

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

The Committee asked Bill Gates to appear for a transcribed interview and cited public reporting, DOJ releases, and committee-obtained documents as grounds for seeking his testimony.

Transcribed Interview RequestBill GatesHouse OversightEpstein Investigation

Letter Requesting Interview with Leon Black

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Chairman Comer sent Leon Black a formal request for testimony in a transcribed interview tied to the Committee's Epstein-Maxwell oversight review.

Transcribed Interview RequestLeon BlackHouse OversightEpstein Investigation

Letter Requesting Interview with Lesley Groff

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

The Oversight Committee requested Lesley Groff's testimony and scheduled an in-person transcribed interview in Washington, D.C.

Transcribed Interview RequestLesley GroffHouse OversightEpstein Investigation

Letter Requesting Interview with Sarah Kellen

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Chairman Comer requested Sarah Kellen's appearance for a transcribed interview while outlining five investigative subjects under committee review.

Transcribed Interview RequestSarah KellenHouse OversightEpstein Investigation

Letter Requesting Interview with Kathryn Ruemmler

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

The Committee sent Kathryn Ruemmler a transcribed interview request and cited House Rule X authority for broad oversight into federal handling of the Epstein and Maxwell matters.

Transcribed Interview RequestKathryn RuemmlerHouse OversightEpstein Investigation

Letter Requesting Interview with Ted Waitt

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Chairman Comer asked Ted Waitt to testify in person and set an April 2026 interview date as part of the Committee's ongoing Epstein inquiry.

Transcribed Interview RequestTed WaittHouse OversightEpstein Investigation

Sense of the Senate Opposing Clemency for Maxwell (S.Res. 608)

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV)

S.Res. 608 stated the Senate's position that Ghislaine Maxwell should not receive a pardon or clemency, emphasizing accountability for crimes involving sexual exploitation of minors.

ClemencyMaxwellSenate Judiciary

Bipartisan Letter to AG Garland

Bipartisan Members of Congress

Bipartisan congressional letter expressing concern about the pace of Epstein Files Transparency Act compliance and demanding agencies accelerate document releases...

Transparency ActCompliance DemandBipartisan

Signing Ceremony & Effective Date

U.S. Congress

The November 19, 2025 signing ceremony, the effective date triggering the 180-day countdown for DOJ record releases, and the presidential statement accompanying the law...

Signing EventEffective Date180-Day Countdown

Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405) - Public Law 119-38

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17)

Congress enacted H.R. 4405, requiring DOJ to publish unclassified Epstein- and Maxwell-related records in searchable, downloadable form with specific redaction limits and congressional reporting requirements.

Public Law 119-38DOJ DisclosureTransparency Act

Subpoena Cover Letter to JPMorgan Chase Bank

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Chairman Comer issued a subpoena cover letter to JPMorgan requesting records tied to Epstein-related financial activity and institutional compliance handling...

JPMorganSubpoenaFinancial Records

Subpoena Cover Letter to Deutsche Bank AG

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

House Oversight transmitted subpoena demands to Deutsche Bank for records connected to Epstein banking relationships and related compliance decisions...

Deutsche BankSubpoenaCompliance Records

Letter to U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General on Estate Records

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Chairman Comer requested cooperation and records from USVI authorities related to Epstein estate oversight and document preservation...

USVIAttorney GeneralRecords Request

Senate Vote: 427-1 Passage & Co-Sponsors

U.S. Senate

The Senate vote count, the near-unanimous 427-1 passage, the list of co-sponsors, and the single dissenting vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act...

427-1 VoteCo-Sponsor ListSenate Passage

James Comey Letter to House Oversight Committee

James B. Comey, Former FBI Director

Former FBI Director Comey provided a written response concerning his recollection of federal handling of Epstein-related matters during his tenure...

James ComeyWritten ResponseCommittee Record

Eric Holder Counsel Letter Responding to Oversight Subpoena

Robert K. Kelner, Counsel for Former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr.

Counsel for former Attorney General Holder submitted a written response to a deposition subpoena and stated their due-diligence review found no recollection of involvement in Epstein or Maxwell matters...

Eric HolderSubpoena ResponseCounsel Letter

Merrick Garland Letter to Chairman Comer

Merrick B. Garland, Former U.S. Attorney General

Former Attorney General Garland submitted a signed statement responding to House Oversight inquiries regarding his recollection of Epstein and Maxwell matters...

GarlandWritten StatementHouse Oversight

Letter to Epstein Estate Requesting In Camera Production

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Chairman Comer requested in camera production of unredacted estate records and a status update on compliance with prior subpoena demands...

Epstein EstateIn Camera ReviewDocument Production

House Directs Continued Oversight Investigation (H.Res. 668)

Rep. Brian Jack (R-GA-3)

The House considered H.Res. 668 passed, directing continued committee investigation and public release of specified Epstein-related records subject to narrow redaction exceptions.

Oversight CommitteeHouse-PassedInvestigative Records

Letter to Treasury Seeking Epstein-Maxwell SARs

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

The Oversight Committee requested Suspicious Activity Reports tied to Epstein and Maxwell to evaluate federal anti-trafficking enforcement and possible legislative reforms related to non-prosecution and plea practices.

TreasurySARsFinancial OversightSex Trafficking Enforcement

Subpoena Cover Letter to the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Chairman Comer sent a subpoena cover letter to Epstein's estate requesting unredacted documents in estate custody and setting a production deadline, framing the request as part of ongoing legislative oversight.

Epstein EstateDocument ProductionSubpoenaHouse Oversight

Subpoena and Schedule to DOJ for Epstein-Related Records

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

The Committee issued a subpoena and schedule to DOJ seeking production of Epstein- and Maxwell-related records, including case-file materials and related communications, with a set return timeline.

DOJ RecordsSubpoenaEpstein FilesOversight

Subpoena Cover Letters to Former Officials and the Clintons

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

A consolidated set of cover letters accompanied deposition subpoenas to former DOJ and FBI officials and to Bill and Hillary Clinton, outlining the Committee's investigative scope and scheduled testimony dates.

Deposition SubpoenasFormer OfficialsClintonsOversight

Senate Resolution Calling to Unseal Epstein Materials (S.Res. 335)

U.S. Senate

S.Res. 335 called on courts to unseal Epstein and Maxwell case materials, including grand jury materials, while preserving redactions needed to protect victims and ongoing prosecutions.

UnsealingCourt RecordsGrand Jury Materials

Subpoena Cover Letter to Ghislaine Maxwell (Deposition Notice)

Rep. James Comer, Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Chairman Comer transmitted a cover letter with subpoena notice for Maxwell's deposition at FCI Tallahassee, citing the Committee's July 22 subcommittee vote and oversight authority under House Rules X and XI.

SubpoenaMaxwellDeposition NoticeHouse Oversight

Resolution for Public Release of Epstein Records (H.Res. 589)

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-5)

H.Res. 589 called for public release of documents, records, and communications tied to the Epstein investigation and was later provided for under H.Res. 598.

House ResolutionPublic ReleaseJudiciary Referral

Sense of the Senate on DOJ Transparency (S.Res. 325)

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)

S.Res. 325 expressed that DOJ should release appropriate non-sensitive Epstein investigation materials to restore public trust and support institutional accountability.

Senate ResolutionDOJ TransparencyPublic Trust

Special Rule with Epstein Disclosure Amendment (H.Res. 581)

U.S. House Committee on Rules

House Rules reported H.Res. 581, a special rule that amended H.R. 185 to require broad DOJ disclosure of unclassified Epstein records while allowing only limited victim-protective and investigative redactions.

House RulesH.R. 185 AmendmentDisclosure Standards

Full Legislative Text: Transparency Act

U.S. Congress

Complete text of the Epstein Files Transparency Act legislation including all sections, definitions, timelines, and the 180-day release mandate for federal records...

Full Text180-Day MandateLegislative Language

Floor Debate Transcript: Epstein Act

U.S. Congress

Congressional floor debate transcript with statements from sponsors and opponents, arguments for and against full disclosure, and the legislative history of amendments...

Floor DebateSponsor StatementsAmendment History

House Resolution Demanding Epstein File Release

U.S. House of Representatives

House resolution calling for full declassification and release of all Epstein-related government files...

House ResolutionDeclassificationTransparency

Senate Intelligence - Epstein Intel Concerns

U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Senate Intelligence Committee review of allegations regarding Epstein's intelligence connections...

Senate IntelligenceClassifiedForeign Intel

House Oversight: USVI Tax Benefits Probe

House Committee on Oversight and Reform

Congressional investigation examining how Jeffrey Epstein obtained tens of millions in tax benefits through the USVI Economic Development Commission despite his sex offender status...

USVI Tax BenefitsEDC ProgramOversight

House Judiciary Hearing: DOJ IG on Epstein MCC Death

House Committee on the Judiciary

Congressional hearing where the DOJ Inspector General testified about systemic failures at the Metropolitan Correctional Center leading to Jeffrey Epstein's death...

Congressional HearingDOJ IG TestimonyMCC Failures

Senate Armed Services: Epstein Defense & Intel Ties

U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services

Senate inquiry into alleged connections between Jeffrey Epstein and the defense and intelligence communities, including the claim that Epstein 'belonged to intelligence'...

Intelligence InquiryDefense ConnectionsSenate

House Oversight Hearing: BOP

U.S. House Committee on Oversight

Congressional hearing examining Bureau of Prisons failures leading to Epstein's death at MCC...

House OversightBOPMCC Death

CRS: Analysis of Epstein NPA Legality

Congressional Research Service (CRS)

CRS analysis examining the legal framework of non-prosecution agreements and the Epstein NPA's compliance with the Crime Victims' Rights Act...

CRSNPA AnalysisCVRA

House Judiciary to AG Barr: Co-Conspirators

House Committee on the Judiciary

Congressional letter demanding that the DOJ continue pursuing Epstein's co-conspirators following his death, asserting that his death must not end the investigation.

House JudiciaryCo-ConspiratorsAG Barr

Senate Judiciary Letter to AG Barr Re: Epstein Death

Senate Judiciary Committee

Bipartisan Senate letter demanding answers from AG Barr about the circumstances of Epstein's death at MCC...

SenateAG BarrMCC Death

NPA Hearing: Oral Testimony & Witnesses

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Epstein NPA featuring oral testimony from witnesses, questioning of DOJ officials, and live examination of how the plea deal was reached...

Hearing TestimonyLive QuestioningDOJ Officials

Formal Letter Demanding NPA Answers

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

The formal bipartisan letter demanding DOJ answers about NPA negotiations, why CVRA victim notification was bypassed, and what role senior officials played in approving the plea arrangement...

Formal DemandNPA QuestionsCVRA Bypass

Bipartisan Oversight Report: DOJ Review

Senate Judiciary Committee (Bipartisan)

The bipartisan Senate Judiciary oversight report demanding a full DOJ review of the Epstein case, the specific questions posed, and the findings about NPA negotiation failures...

Bipartisan ReportOversight FindingsDOJ Accountability

House Financial Services: Deutsche Bank Subpoena

House Committee on Financial Services

Congressional subpoena demanding Deutsche Bank produce records of its financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein...

Deutsche BankFinancial ServicesSubpoena

Senate Commerce: Acosta Hearing: Epstein

U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Senate confirmation hearing transcript where Alexander Acosta was questioned about his role in the Epstein non-prosecution agreement during his nomination for Secretary of Labor...

Confirmation HearingAlexander AcostaSenate

Frequently Asked Questions

What congressional actions were taken regarding the Epstein case?
Congressional records include hearings, committee letters, requests, and legislative documents tied to Epstein-related oversight. They show how lawmakers examined agency conduct and record handling. This category is useful for accountability timelines.
What kinds of congressional documents are included?
The archive includes hearing transcripts, member correspondence, committee demands, and bill text where publicly available. These records often reference DOJ, FBI, and BOP materials. Cross-links help validate cited evidence.
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Oversight documents frequently request or analyze DOJ and Bureau of Prisons records. Comparing categories shows what was already public and what Congress sought to compel. This is especially relevant for custody timeline questions.

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