Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is taking a stand against government secrecy with her newly proposed SHRED Act that could send federal officials to prison for life for shredding or disposing of important government documents. And yes, she’s focusing on the Epstein and JFK files.
At a glance:
• Rep. Anna Paulina Luna introduced the SHRED Act of 2025 to combat unauthorized destruction of government documents
• The bill would impose sentences of 20 years to life for DOJ and intelligence community officials who destroy records
• Current federal law allows for only up to 20 years in prison for destroying government records
• The legislation specifically targets officials handling sensitive documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and JFK Jr.
• Luna has expressed frustration with the DOJ’s lack of communication regarding her task force’s declassification efforts
Fighting for Transparency Against a Secretive DOJ
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s Stopping High-level Record Elimination and Destruction (SHRED) Act represents a significant escalation in Republican efforts to hold federal agencies accountable. Assuming that other GOP representatives get on board with the idea.
The Florida congresswoman’s bill would dramatically increase penalties for government officials who destroy or conceal official documents, particularly targeting those within the Department of Justice and intelligence community.
Under current law, federal officials face only potential fines or up to 20 years imprisonment for destroying government records. Luna’s legislation would establish a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years with the possibility of life imprisonment for such offenses, reflecting the seriousness with which Republicans view government transparency.
She’s about to get a lot of people who helped cover up the Epstein scandal in trouble.
The bill comes amid growing conservative frustration with what many see as stonewalling by the DOJ regarding critical historical documents. Luna has been particularly vocal about her difficulties in accessing information related to Jeffrey Epstein and President John F. Kennedy Jr.’s assassination, issues that have long concerned Americans seeking truth about these controversial matters.
A Pattern of Protection for Government Officials
Amazingly, Luna is almost on her own with this.
“The DOJ has not been really responsive,” Rep. Luna stated regarding her task force’s efforts to declassify important documents.
The push for transparency has gained significant momentum following claims by former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi about Epstein-related documents. Bondi revealed that authorities are “sitting on thousands of pages of documents” related to the disgraced financier with ties to powerful figures in politics and business.
Bondi has promised that these files will eventually be released with appropriate redactions, stating: “We will have it in our possession. We will redact it, of course, to protect grand jury information and confidential witnesses, but American people have a right to know.”
The SHRED Act is just one component of Luna’s legislative agenda aimed at increasing government accountability and protecting American interests. She has also introduced the U.S. Data on U.S. Soil Act, which addresses concerns about foreign adversaries accessing sensitive American data through platforms like TikTok.
“Americans daily face the threat of exposing their personal data to bad-actor countries who are looking for a chance to exploit us, simply by opening our phones,” Luna explained about her data protection bill. The legislation would prevent foreign adversaries from accessing or storing American citizens’ data and impose significant financial penalties for violations.
Luna’s initiatives have garnered support from fellow Republican Representatives including Mary Miller, Ralph Norman, and George Santos. The DOJ has not responded to requests for comment regarding the SHRED Act, maintaining the pattern of silence that prompted Luna’s legislation in the first place.
