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HR 47 · 2026 · House · State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Committee

Urging release of Epstein files

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

Urges the federal government to release all documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein, excepting redactions to protect minor victims and ongoing prosecutions.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Adopted

Analysis

This resolution urges President Donald Trump's administration to release all federal documents relating to the criminal activities of Jeffrey Epstein, with the exception of redactions for the protection of minor victims and ongoing prosecutions.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Aidan AnkarbergIPrime

Rep. Kelley PotenzaR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR

Public testimony

9 signed in online · 3 wrote testimony

89% support11% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“The general public has the right to know the contents of these files. Anyone contained therein that is guilty of a crime needs to experience the consequences of their actions. This should be a bi-partisan effort.…”
— Jennifer legier, Camptonsupports
“This scandal is at the heart of our nations troubles. It would be better to have these documents released, and ease some of the turmoil. I would make only one edit, redact the names of any of the victims who prefer it that way, whether they are now a child or an adult.…”
— Amelia Maple, Newmarketsupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Jan 16, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate14–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 5, 2026HouseVoice voteInexpedient to Legislateadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 16, 2026Public hearingHouse State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs5:55:45–5:58:543m 9slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Public Hearing; Executive Session
  • Feb 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamInexpedient to Legislate — adopted, voice vote

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Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ 1 P. 40
  2. Jan 16, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/16/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
  3. Jan 16, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/16/2026 02:00 pm GP 228
  4. Jan 16, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/16/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 5 P. 17
  5. Feb 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 21

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Documents (PDF)

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