# 119-hr-7814: EPSTEIN Act

119-hr-7814, EPSTEIN Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO); status introduced (as of 2026-06-14).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7814
- Congress: 119
- Title: EPSTEIN Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-14

## Summary

**This bill would create an independent commission to review Department of Justice files related to Jeffrey Epstein.** It would give that body powers to investigate those materials, subpoena records, refer potential crimes for prosecution, and push for public reporting while protecting victims.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Congressional commission subpoena and access powers: benefit, low. If enacted, the Commission would be able to get records directly from federal agencies and, when the Chair or Vice‑Chair requests it, require agency heads to provide unclassified records in a searchable, downloadable format. The Commission would be able to issue subpoenas if both co‑chairs sign or…
- Create independent Epstein oversight commission: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would create an eight-member Epstein Transparency and Accountability Commission in the legislative branch. Leaders of both parties would each appoint two members and initial appointments must happen within 60 days after enactment. The Commission would pick a Chair and Vice‑Chai…
- Investigations, reports, and victim protections: benefit, low. If enacted, the Commission would conduct an independent investigation of alleged criminal conduct by Jeffrey Epstein and associates and review the DOJ "Epstein files." The Commission would send quarterly reports to Congress on progress, findings, and recommendations. It would also deliver a final,…
- Authorized funding for the Commission: cost, low. If enacted, the bill would authorize "such sums as may be necessary" for the Commission to carry out its duties. Actual funding would depend on later congressional appropriations. The authorization does not include a dollar amount or time limit.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-2945: Housing for All Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-7814 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7814)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-2945: Housing for All Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2945)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7814 (as of 2026-06-14).