HR 47 (2026): urging the release of all federal documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein.

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HR 47 (2026)

urging the release of all federal documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2026, with 9 people signed in online: 8 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 16, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
  • January 16, 2026, 2:00 PM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
  • February 5, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • February 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • January 16, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
  • January 16, 2026: Executive Session: 01/16/2026 02:00 pm GP 228
  • January 16, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/16/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026

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