Ep Epstein Files Move Accelerates as Congress Approves Release Measure

Hadisur Rahman, JadeTimes Staff

H. Rahman is a Jadetimes news reporter covering the USA

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In a sweeping bipartisan action, both chambers of the U.S. Congress advanced a measure directing the Department of Justice to disclose the full set of Epstein-related records. The House of Representatives approved the proposal by a lopsided 427-1 margin, signaling strong support for transparency surrounding the late financier’s investigations. The Senate indicated it would pass the measure once it formally receives the bill from the House, setting the stage for presidential action.

President Donald Trump has indicated his intent to sign the legislation, reversing an earlier stance and urging fellow Republicans to back the release despite concern from some supporters. The White House has framed the move as a critical step toward accountability, while opponents warned of potential personal or operational consequences for individuals alleged to be connected to Epstein.

The measure, dubbed the Epstein files bill, requires Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials related to Epstein and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days of enactment. The scope includes internal Department of Justice communications, flight logs, and materials connecting Epstein to various persons and entities. However, the bill carves out protections to withhold information that could jeopardize active investigations or reveal victims’ identities.

Survivors and advocates spoke at a Capitol news event in favor of disclosure, describing what one attendee called “institutional betrayal” by failing systems. The push to release the records has highlighted fractures within the Republican ranks, as some members previously aligned with opposition to publication while others, including Trump, shifted positions in recent days.

Even as the measure moves forward, observers note that practical barriers could still impede full release if ongoing investigations or privacy protections restrict access to certain materials. The bill empowers the attorney general to balance transparency with these essential safeguards.

Legal analysts and Epstein observers will be watching closely for the final trajectory of the legislation, the content of the released materials, and the potential political reverberations as more pages from Epstein’s estate and related communications come to light.