Jeffrey Epstein Files: Senate Vote Looms as Transparency Act Nears President's Desk
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The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill to release all files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, paving the way for the Senate to take up the legislation. The bill, which passed 427-1, now heads to the Senate, where Majority Leader John Thune expects a swift vote. If approved without amendments, the bill will be sent to President Trump for his signature, who has 10 days to sign or veto it. Assuming President Trump signs the bill, Attorney General Pam Bondi must release all unclassified Epstein-related materials within 30 days, potentially making them available online in mid-December 2025. The bill's passage was met with opposition from Rep. Clay Higgins, who argued that it would reveal the identities of innocent witnesses, family members, and others who provided alibis. Higgins stated that he would support the bill if it is amended to address concerns about the privacy of victims and other Americans. While the exact release date of the Epstein files remains uncertain, the legislative process is expected to unfold as follows: the Senate will vote on the bill, followed by a potential presidential signature, and finally, the release of the files by the Department of Justice. If the bill is signed into law, the files will be made available online in a searchable and downloadable format, providing insight into the Epstein case.
