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Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in favor of H. Res. 668, a resolution that requires the House Oversight Committee to collect and publicly release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, detention, and death.

“This case has spanned three decades without full accountability,” Fedorchak said. “The American people—and especially Epstein’s victims—deserve transparency and justice. That’s why I voted for this measure which takes effect immediately and continues and expands the Oversight Committee’s work. This is the fastest way to bring forward essential information and witnesses who must be held accountable for the terrible abuses in this case.”

The resolution mandates that the Oversight Committee obtain several categories of records: all unclassified documents concerning Epstein’s detention and death; flight logs from aircraft owned or used by Epstein; names of individuals connected to his criminal activities, settlements, or immunity agreements; details about plea bargains or sealed settlements involving Epstein or his associates; records linked to entities involved in his trafficking or financial networks; and internal Department of Justice communications regarding investigations or prosecutions related to Epstein.

H. Res. 668 restricts redactions to specific circumstances, such as protecting victims’ personal information, removing child sexual abuse materials, withholding classified intelligence, or safeguarding details that could interfere with ongoing federal investigations. The resolution specifies that documents cannot be withheld due to embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity.

In contrast to other proposals from Reps. Massie and Khanna, H. Res. 668 carries a binding subpoena power with immediate effect and does not require Senate approval or presidential signature. The Oversight Committee has already started its review process by receiving nearly 34,000 pages from the Department of Justice, issuing 11 deposition notices to former government officials, and seeking financial records related to Epstein and Maxwell from the Treasury Department.

The committee is also tasked with examining how federal authorities managed both the Epstein and Maxwell cases, investigating the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death, and assessing broader efforts by the federal government to address sex trafficking networks.