JFK Act of 2025
Summary
The Justice for Kennedy Act of 2025 proposes a sweeping mandate for federal agencies to declassify and release all remaining documents concerning the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. If enacted, the National Archives, the CIA, the FBI, and the Departments of Defense and State would be required to disclose these records in their entirety, without the redactions or classifications that have historically obscured certain details from public view. This would also include the release of relevant tax records held by the Internal Revenue Service.
Beyond administrative records, the bill would direct the Department of Justice to take legal action to open records currently protected by court seals or grand jury secrecy. This includes petitioning both domestic and foreign courts to make such information available to the public. For everyday citizens, the practical impact would be unprecedented access to government files, potentially providing new insights or clarity regarding one of the most scrutinized events in American history by removing long-standing barriers to transparency.
