REDACT Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-27T17:42:18Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4977 REDACT Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/27/2026, 5:42 PM

Summary of Bill S 4977

This bill, designated as S. 4977 in the 119th Congress and introduced on July 14, 2026, aims to establish a private cause of action concerning the exposure of personally identifiable information from victims or their personal and medical files. Specifically, it addresses situations where disclosing documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act would result in a significant invasion of personal privacy, providing a legal avenue for individuals affected by such breaches of privacy.

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Current Status of Bill S 4977

Bill S 4977 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 14, 2026. Bill S 4977 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 14, 2026. Bill S 4977's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 14, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4977

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4977

A bill 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.