# 119-hres-668: Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its ongoing investigation into the possible mismanagement of the Federal government’s investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, and for other purposes.

119-hres-668, Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its ongoing investigation into the possible mismanagement of the Federal government’s investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3] (R-GA); status passed_house (as of 2026-07-25).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-668
- Congress: 119
- Title: Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its ongoing investigation into the possible mismanagement of the Federal government’s investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, and for other purposes.
- Status: passed_house
- Introduced: 2025-09-02
- Sponsor: Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3] (R-GA)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-25

## Summary

**Public release of Epstein-related records** and a reinforced House investigation focus on how Jeffrey Epstein and associates were handled, the circumstances of his death, and ways to combat sex trafficking. The resolution backs committee subpoenas and sets narrow rules for what the committee may redact, and requires written justifications for any redactions.

## Cosponsors (8)

- Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] (R-NC), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] (R-NY), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] (R-MN), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- House expands Epstein oversight, backs subpoenas: benefit, low. The House directs the Oversight Committee to continue and expand its investigation into the government’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The Committee examines mismanagement, Epstein’s death, sex‑trafficking networks, and possible ethics violations by elected officials. The Commi…
- Epstein records released with privacy safeguards: mixed, low. The committee chair must publish all unclassified records tied to the Epstein investigation. This includes travel logs, plea or immunity deals, DOJ charging communications, names tied to the cases, detention and death records, and any communications about destroying or hiding evidence. Records cann…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
- 119-hres-589: Providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
- 119-hr-5267: American Franchise Act
- 119-hr-6019: To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes.
- 119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act
- 119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-668 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/668)

## Related
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hres-589: Providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communicati…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-589)
- [119-hr-5267: American Franchise Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5267)
- [119-hr-6019: To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regardi…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6019)
- [119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-987)
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-668 (as of 2026-07-25).