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JFK Act of 2025
2/5/2025, 1:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 239
If passed, the bill would mandate that the heads of specific departments and agencies within the federal government release any and all records and information pertaining to President Kennedy's assassination. This includes documents that have been previously classified or withheld from the public.
The purpose of this legislation is to shed light on the circumstances surrounding President Kennedy's assassination and to provide the public with a more comprehensive understanding of this pivotal moment in American history. By making these records and information publicly available, the bill seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and historical accuracy. Overall, Bill 119 HR 239 represents a significant step towards ensuring that the American people have access to the information they need to fully understand and evaluate the events surrounding President Kennedy's assassination.
Congressional Summary of HR 239
Justice for Kennedy Act of 2025 or the JFK Act of 2025
This bill directs the National Archives and Records Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Defense, and the Department of State to publicly disclose in unclassified and unredacted form any assassination record and information in their control or possession relevant to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
The Department of Justice must petition any court in the United States or in a foreign country to publicly disclose in such form any assassination record and information relevant to the assassination of President Kennedy that is held under seal of the court or under the injunction of secrecy of a grand jury.
