Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SR290: A RESOLUTION urging the United States Attorney General to investigate and prosecute individuals implicated in criminal activities related to the Jeffrey Epstein files and recognizing the efforts of Kentucky's own Representative Thomas Massie in securing their public release.
Status: In committee, April 14, 2026
Urge the United States Attorney General to investigate and prosecute individuals implicated in criminal activities related to the Jeffrey Epstein files; recognize the efforts of Representative Thomas Massie in securing the public release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
What the bill says
A resolution urging the United States Attorney General to investigate and prosecute individuals implicated in criminal activities related to the Jeffrey Epstein files and recognizing the efforts of Kentucky's own Representative Thomas Massie in securing their public release.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Attorney General to investigate and prosecute individuals implicated in criminal activities related to the Jeffrey Epstein files and recognizing the efforts of Kentucky's own Representative Thomas Massie in securing their public release. WHEREAS, Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender whose criminal activities involved the sexual exploitation and trafficking of minors and abuse of children and whose network included numerous high-profile individuals; and WHEREAS, in 2025, Representative Thomas Massie introduced and led the passage of H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the Department of Justice to release all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials related to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, with limited exceptions for victim privacy; and WHEREAS, in November 2025, the bill was enacted after passing the United States House of Representatives with overwhelming approval, 427-1, passing the Senate by unanimous consent, and being signed by President Donald Trump; and WHEREAS, the enactment of the Epstein Files Transparency Act led to the release of millions of pages of documents, images, and videos in late 2025 and early 2026; and WHEREAS, these disclosures have revealed new details about Jeffrey Epstein's network and potential associations with participants, as well as evidence that may indicate additional criminal conduct, while also raising ongoing concerns about incomplete releases, excessive redactions, and …
Sponsors
- Lindsey Tichenor (R, SD-006) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : to Committee on Committees (S)
- : introduced in Senate
Subjects: Crimes And Punishments, Federal Laws And Regulations, Attorney General
Common questions
- What is SR290?
- SR290 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION urging the United States Attorney General to investigate and prosecute individuals implicated in criminal activities related to the Jeffrey Epstein files and recognizing the efforts of Kentucky's own Representative Thomas Massie in securing their public release.
- What does SR290 do?
- In its own words: A resolution urging the United States Attorney General to investigate and prosecute individuals implicated in criminal activities related to the Jeffrey Epstein files and recognizing the efforts of Kentucky's own Representative Thomas Massie in securing their public release.
- What is the status of SR290?
- In committee as of April 14, 2026. Latest action: to Committee on Committees (S) (April 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR290?
- Lindsey Tichenor (R, SD-006).
- Where is the official record for SR290?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr290.html
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