Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR45

Introduced
3/12/26  

Caption

Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Take Action To Release All Federal Records Related To The Jeffrey Epstein Investigations With Limited Redactions Solely To Protect The Privacy And Safety Of Victims.

Impact

The resolution refers to past legislative efforts, such as House Bill 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates that the Department of Justice release unclassified documents related to the Epstein case. However, it raises concerns regarding the effectiveness of this law, stating that the DOJ has failed to adequately protect the identities of survivors and has improperly redacted information that is vital for accountability. The implications are significant as they point to potential systemic failures in the enforcement of laws designed to protect victims and ensure justice.

Summary

HCR45 is a House Concurrent Resolution from the 33rd Legislature of Hawaii which urges the President of the United States and the United States Congress to take urgent action to release all federal records related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. The resolution emphasizes the need for the release of these records with limited redactions, specifically aimed at protecting the privacy and safety of the victims involved. It highlights the importance of transparency, particularly for the survivors of Epstein's abuse, who deserve to know the full extent of the criminal activities and who was involved in them.

Contention

A central point of contention is the ongoing public frustration with the DOJ's handling of the Epstein investigations. Despite legislative mandates intended to promote transparency, there remains a question about whether the Department is willing or able to adequately enforce accountability for all individuals implicated in the crimes. Moreover, the need for a congressional investigation into those implicated in the Epstein files is presented, as there is a belief that many individuals involved have not faced justice. This speaks to broader concerns about power, privilege, and accountability in high-profile criminal cases.

Companion Bills

HI HR41

Same As Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Take Action To Release All Federal Records Related To The Jeffrey Epstein Investigations With Limited Redactions Solely To Protect The Privacy And Safety Of Victims.

HI SCR191

Same As Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Take Action To Release All Federal Records Related To The Jeffrey Epstein Investigations With Limited Redactions Solely To Protect The Privacy And Safety Of Victims.

Previously Filed As

HI HR168

Urging The United States Congress To Enact Legislation To Exempt Residents Of Hawaii From The Federal Income Tax.

HI HCR34

Urging The United States Congress To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And Members Of Congress.

HI SCR127

Urging The President Of The United States To Not Defund Law Enforcement In The State.

HI SR106

Urging The President Of The United States To Not Defund Law Enforcement In The State.

HI SCR158

Urging The President Of The United States, And All Members Of Any Current And Future Administration, To Abide By The Laws Of The United States Of America, Including By Complying With Orders Issued By The United States Courts.

HI SCR140

Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.

HI SR158

Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.

HI HCR12

Urging The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Federal Assistance For The City And County Of Honolulu's Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure Improvements.

HI HCR27

Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Petition The United States Department Of Agriculture To Address The Lack Of Parity Between Hawaii And Other States And Territories Pertaining To The Export Of Agricultural Goods.

HI HCR208

Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Make Recreational Facilities On Military Installations In Hawaii Accessible To All Hawaii Residents.

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