Austin Scott (R-GA)
Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 589) providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
Tabled
The chamber set it aside for good — "tabled" it — which ends a measure without a vote on the measure itself. Where the chamber voted to table it, a yes was a vote against it.
Nothing. A tabled measure is not taken up again; if the idea comes back, it comes back as a new bill or resolution.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Tabled
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 598 is a resolution providing for the adoption of H. Res. 589. H. Res. 589 provides for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. The House adopted the resolution.
Yes
- Scored +1
Would women be better off under this?
Release of documents may bring justice and closure for female victims.
- Scored +1
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Releasing documents related to the investigation can increase government transparency.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -1
Would children be better off under this?
Could negatively impact children who were victims of, or associated with, the crimes of Epstein.
- Scored -1
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?
High net worth individuals associated with Epstein may be negatively affected.
- Scored -1
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?
Ultra-high net worth individuals associated with Epstein may be negatively affected.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The release of documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein could be seen as positive. This is because it may provide greater transparency and accountability regarding the investigation.
- Relevant Section: Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 589) providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- I am unable to identify any potential negative impacts for people from the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — Release of documents may bring justice and closure for female victims. Would billionaires be better off under this? — Billionaires associated with Epstein may be negatively affected. Would children be better off under this? — Could negatively impact children who were victims of, or associated with, the crimes of Epstein. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — High net worth individuals associated with Epstein may be negatively affected. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — Ultra-high net worth individuals associated with Epstein may be negatively affected.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Releasing documents related to the investigation can increase government transparency. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — Releasing documents could infringe on the privacy of individuals mentioned in those documents.
- 9/3/2025
- Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
- 7/21/2025
- The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-209, by Mr. Scott, Austin.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
- The resolution provides that H.Res. 589 is hereby adopted.
- Bill introduced.
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-589: Providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
- 119-HRES-672: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 104) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; and for other purposes.