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Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 589) providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
H. RES. 598 Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 589) providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
Summary
This resolution formally adopts House Resolution 589, which authorizes the public release of documents, records, and communications related to the federal investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. The resolution is a procedural measure that enables the House of Representatives to declassify and make publicly available materials from the investigation, subject to applicable legal restrictions. The adoption allows for the transparency of investigative records related to this high-profile case to be shared with the public.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Austin Scott’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- CME GROUP $5,000
- JDS HOLDINGS LLC $3,300
- OFFICE OF KAT TAYLOR $3,300
- BIG ROCK EQUITIES $3,300
- THE RUSSELL GROUP $3,000
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Austin Scott → · Outside spending →
Actions (4)
- Sep 3, 2025 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 598 is laid on the table. · house
- Jul 21, 2025 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 39. · house
- Jul 21, 2025 The resolution provides that H.Res. 589 is hereby adopted. · house
- Jul 21, 2025 The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-209, by Mr. Scott, Austin. · house
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 21, 2025
Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 589) providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
Resolved, That House Resolution 589 is hereby adopted. House Calendar No. 39
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 598
[Report No. 119-209]
RESOLUTION
Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 589) providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
July 21, 2025
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
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