119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 9679
The REDACT Act creates a legal right for people to sue the federal government if their personal information or medical records are improperly exposed when documents are released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This bill allows victims or others harmed by the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive personal data to bring civil lawsuits against the United States and its agencies. If a person wins such a lawsuit, they can receive at least $50,000 per violation or actual damages for pain and suffering, whichever is greater, plus attorney's fees and court costs. The legislation also allows courts to issue orders stopping further disclosures or declaring the violation unlawful. People have up to five years from when they discover the violation to file a lawsuit, with the law applying to any violations occurring on or after November 19, 2025.