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To provide a private cause of action for exposure of personally identifiable information of victims or victims' personal or medical files or similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy in releasing documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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Summary of Bill HR 9679

The bill, designated as H.R. 9679 in the 119th Congress and introduced on July 14, 2026, aims to establish a private cause of action for the exposure of personally identifiable information of victims or sensitive files like personal or medical records, which, if disclosed, would infringe upon personal privacy rights. This legislation, known as the Epstein Files Transparency Act, seeks to address privacy breaches by providing legal recourse for affected individuals.

Current Status of Bill HR 9679

Bill HR 9679 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 14, 2026. Bill HR 9679 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 14, 2026.  Bill HR 9679's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 14, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9679

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9679

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