Introduction

On July 17, 2025, Senator [G] Allego submitted a resolution to the Senate Committee on Judiciary.

The Resolution

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

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            119TH CONGRESS
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            ST SESSION 
            S. RES. 325
            
            Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should release appropriate, non-sensitive materials related to the investigation of Jeffery Epstein to restore public trust, affirm institutional accountability, and prevent the politicization of justice.
            
            IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
            JULY 17, 2025
            
            Mr. G 
            ALLEGO submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
        

The Preamble

Whereas the investigation into the sex-trafficking network operated by Jeffery Epstein (referred to in this preamble as the ‘‘Epstein investigation’’) raised urgent questions about how a wealthy, well-connected individual was able to commit crimes against minors with impunity for years;

Whereas, in July 2019, Epstein was arrested on Federal sex-trafficking charges and died by suicide weeks later in Federal custody at the Metropolitan Correctional Center

The Need for Transparency

Whereas following the death of Epstein, many victims, advocates, and members of the public called for comprehensive transparency and accountability, including access to materials gathered during the Epstein investigation that could be released lawfully;

Whereas in February 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi stated on a television station broadcasted across the United States that a ‘‘client list’’ related to the network operated by Epstein was ‘‘sitting on [her] desk’’;

The Department’s Response

Whereas Bondi, alongside the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel and the Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Dan Bongino, repeatedly pledged to deliver full transparency, suggesting that key documents, including flight logs and black books, were being reviewed and prepared for public release;

Whereas in 2023, Patel stated that Epstein’s ‘‘black book’’ was ‘‘under direct control of the Director of the FBI’’ and that Trump ‘‘should roll out the black book’’ on day one;

The Lack of Transparency

Whereas in February 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi distributed binders labeled ‘‘The Epstein Files: Phase 1’’ to a group of right-wing influencers during a White House visit, claiming they contained declassified materials from the Epstein investigation;

Whereas in February 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi publicly alleged that she was misled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding the scope of the Epstein investigation files, stating in a letter to the Director of the FBI

The Senate’s Resolution

RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the Senate that—

1. prior to any other action related to the investigation of Jeffery Epstein (referred to in this resolving clause as the ‘‘Epstein investigation’’), the Department of Justice should meet with the identified victims of Jeffery Epstein and their representatives to answer questions about the investigations and prosecutions related to the Epstein investigation and to provide the materials the Department of Justice intends to make public;
2. the Department of Justice should publicly clarify the full scope of materials in its possession related to the Epstein investigation, including which materials have been reviewed and which remain under seal;
3. the Department of Justice should release all appropriate records related to the Epstein investigation, such as flight manifests, investigatory summaries, chain-of-custody documentation, and any material previously entered into the public record but not widely disseminated;
4. any internal memos or legal analyses justifying the withholding of materials related to the Epstein investigation should be released, in redacted form where appropriate, to clarify the basis for the determinations of the Department of Justice and protect the identity of victims;
5. the Department of Justice must correct prior misleading or inaccurate statements by senior officials of the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding the existence of certain records, timelines for review, and commitments to transparency, related to the Epstein investigation;
6. public officials have a responsibility to communicate accurately and responsibly, particularly in matters involving victims of sex trafficking and public corruption, and failure to do so undermines faith in the justice system;
7. the Senate reaffirms its support for full accountability regarding the Epstein investigation, including the identification of any co-conspirators, public or private, whose conduct was criminal, and calls upon the Department of Justice to explain what steps, if any, it has taken to pursue such co-conspirators;
8. the Department of Justice should prioritize victim protection in any future disclosures, including by redacting personal information, withholding identifying images, and ensuring that materials cannot be used to re-traumatize victims or incite harassment;
9. the Senate recognizes that truth and transparency are essential to countering misinformation, preventing future abuse, and preserving the integrity of public institutions and the justice system.

Conclusion

The release of non-sensitive materials related to the Epstein investigation is crucial for restoring public trust, affirming institutional accountability, and preventing the politicization of justice. The Senate urges the Department of Justice to fulfill its commitments to transparency.