hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Forces release of Volume II of Jack Smith's report.
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Rep. Wesley Menefee (D-CY)
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary Committee.
This bill requires the Attorney General to publish Volume II of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report within 7 days. The sponsor, Rep. Cohen, sits on the House Judiciary Committee. The bill allows redactions for witness IDs, victim names, and national security info. It is in committee and hasn't had a House vote.
Introduced Apr 9, 2026
This bill is under review by a committee. The committee holds hearings, gathers testimony from experts and stakeholders, and may propose amendments. If the committee votes to advance it, the bill moves to the full chamber for debate and a vote.
The bill forces the Attorney General to post the report on the DOJ website within a week. That means anyone can read it, including journalists, historians, and the public. The only redactions allowed are for witness/victim identities and national security secrets. If the Attorney General deems it in the public interest, even some national security redactions could be released.
Supporters Say
Supporters argue the public has a right to see the full findings of a taxpayer-funded investigation.
Critics Say
Critics say early release could harm ongoing investigations or reveal sensitive methods.
Supporters, including transparency advocates, believe that withholding Volume II undermines public trust. Critics worry that releasing details about witnesses or investigative tactics could endanger people or compromise future cases. Some also argue that the Attorney General already has discretion to release it, so a bill is unnecessary.