ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex) announce their support for U.S. House Resolution 9694, also known as the Epstein Files Transparency Act II. H.R. 9694 was introduced in the 119th Congress
by U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) and would amend the original Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was signed into law in 2025.
“Survivors deserve truth, dignity and a meaningful way to challenge unlawful secrecy,” said Rep. Davis. “Transparency must be enforceable without exposing victims or prejudging anyone merely because a name appears in an investigative record. Accountability and due process must work together.”
H.R. 9694 would allow victims and designated public officials to seek judicial relief when covered records are allegedly withheld, improperly redacted, concealed, delayed or not produced as required by law. It would also strengthen access for victims, authorized law enforcement and Congress, while preserving safeguards for victim privacy, classified information, investigations and court proceedings.
“The public must be able to trust that powerful people and institutions are subject to the law,” said Rep. Schofield. “This bill gives victims and public officials a path to court review, while protecting the personal and medical information of other survivors.”
If H.R. 9694 is enacted, Department of Justice, FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office personnel who knowingly conceal, destroy, falsify, withhold or misrepresent covered records could face applicable federal criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, depending on the offense and proof of the required intent. The measure would also authorize civil actions seeking court-ordered compliance, monetary relief, costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.
“Children, trafficking victims and survivors of sexual abuse need laws that put their safety and access to justice first,” said Rep. Scott. “We commend the bipartisan sponsors for seeking disclosure, requiring explanations for permitted redactions and protecting sensitive victim information.”
Furthermore, the resolution calls for individualized written explanations for permitted redactions and appropriate access to covered records for investigations and judicial proceedings.
These representatives include resolutions expressing their support for H.R. 9694, which may be found here.
*Editor’s note: these representatives include a photo.
Representative Viola Davis represents the citizens of District 87, which includes a portion of DeKalb County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 and currently serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Health, Insurance, Natural Resources & Environment and Urban Affairs committees.
Representative Kim Schofield represents the citizens of District 63, which includes a portion of Fulton County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2017 and currently serves as the Secretary of the Urban Affairs Committee. She also serves on the Creative Arts & Entertainment, Health, Industry and Labor and Small Business Development committees.
Representative Sandra Scott represents the citizens of District 76, which includes a portion of Clayton County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2010 and currently serves on the Banks & Banking, Defense & Veterans Affairs, Human Relations & Aging, Insurance and Reapportionment and Redistricting committees.
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