H.R. 7857: No Escaping Justice Act of 2026
Sponsor
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Democrat · FL-25
Bill Progress
Latest Action · Mar 5, 2026
Referred to Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. for review
Epstein's foreign accomplices are still free — this bill names them
Why it matters
If enacted, this would give the U.S. a concrete tool to punish foreign enablers, financiers, fixers, and intimidators connected to Epstein, including people who allegedly helped obstruct victims, witnesses, or law enforcement. Victims and accountability advocates would gain a mechanism that reaches beyond criminal cases, while wealthy foreign associates with money, travel, or business exposure to the United States would face real costs through IEEPA-based asset blocking and immigration bans.
HR7857 Legislative Journey
House: Committee Action
Mar 5, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
About the Sponsor
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Democrat, Florida's 25th congressional district · 21 years in Congress
Committees: Appropriations, Foreign Affairs
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Committee Sponsors
Judiciary Committee
0 of 44 committee members cosponsored
No committee members have cosponsored this bill
Foreign Affairs Committee
0 of 53 committee members cosponsored
No committee members have cosponsored this bill
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H.R. 7857 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Judiciary
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- International Affairs
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2026
Referred to Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. for review
Mar 5, 2026
H.R. 7857 Common Questions
Can the government freeze assets of foreign people tied to Jeffrey Epstein under HR 7857?
Yes. Under the No Escaping Justice Act of 2026, the President must block property and property interests of a sanctioned foreign person if they are in the U.S. or controlled by a U.S. person (Section 4).
Does the No Escaping Justice Act ban foreign Epstein associates from entering the United States?
Yes. Under the No Escaping Justice Act of 2026, sanctioned foreign persons become inadmissible, ineligible for visas or entry documents, and current visas must be revoked (Section 4).
How soon would the President have to publish an Epstein sanctions report under HR 7857?
According to HR 7857 Section 3, the initial report is due within 90 days of enactment, with annual follow-up reports for 5 years.
What penalties apply if someone violates sanctions under the No Escaping Justice Act of 2026?
Violations would face the penalties available under section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, according to HR 7857 Section 4.
Can someone be sanctioned for intimidating Epstein victims or witnesses under HR 7857?
Yes. Under the No Escaping Justice Act of 2026, knowingly obstructing, intimidating, retaliating against, or corruptly influencing victims, witnesses, or law enforcement can trigger sanctions (Section 3).
Does HR 7857 sanction people who profited from Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking enterprise?
Yes. According to HR 7857 Section 3, foreign persons can be sanctioned for knowingly benefiting financially or receiving anything of value from participation in the enterprise.
Which records can be used to identify people for sanctions in the Epstein bill?
Under the No Escaping Justice Act of 2026, officials may rely on U.S. agency information, court proceedings, foreign governments, international bodies, NGO reports, and Epstein-related DOJ and State Department records (Section 3).
Can a person get removed from sanctions under the No Escaping Justice Act?
Yes. HR 7857 Section 5 requires termination if the person did not engage in the conduct, or after prosecution and remediation, or after major behavioral change, cooperation, and remediation.
Does being named in Epstein files automatically trigger sanctions under HR 7857?
No. According to HR 7857 Section 3, a person is not sanctionable based only on the appearance of their name in Epstein-related records.
Can the President waive Epstein-related sanctions under HR 7857?
Yes. Under the No Escaping Justice Act of 2026, the President may waive sanctions for national interest or protected intelligence, law enforcement, or national security reasons, with 15 days' notice to Congress (Section 5).
Based on H.R. 7857 bill text
H.R. 7857 Bill Text
“To impose sanctions on foreign persons the President determines to have knowingly engaged in, facilitated, or benefitted from severe forms of trafficking in persons in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking enterprise or in connection with efforts to conceal, facilitate, finance, or profit from such enterprise.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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