THE FILES.
ROUND TWO.

Tracking H.R. 9694 — the Epstein Files Transparency Act II — introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie with bipartisan co-leads. This page tracks the expected House action, bill status, and official-source updates.

Current statusVote expected
after election

Countdown to projected House return window NOV 16, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET

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Important: no official floor-vote date has been announced as of this build. The timer is set to a projected post-election House return window and should be replaced with the formal vote time once House leadership posts it.

The bill

H.R. 9694

Introduced July 15, 2026. The measure would amend the original Epstein Files Transparency Act and create enforcement mechanisms for alleged failures to comply with disclosure requirements.

What changes

Who could enforce it?

The proposal would give standing to state attorneys general, Epstein victims, and members of Congress to challenge the Justice Department in court over alleged noncompliance with disclosure obligations.

What happens next

House floor action

Recent reporting says Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna secured enough support to force another House vote, expected after the November election when the House returns.

Timeline

NOV 19, 2025Original transparency law signedThe first Epstein Files Transparency Act became law.

JUL 15, 2026EFTA II introducedMassie introduced H.R. 9694 with bipartisan co-leads.

SEP 2026Second discharge effort gains supportMassie pursued a new pathway to force House consideration.

POST-ELECTION 2026House vote expectedExact floor date remains unannounced.

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