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Congress voted to release the Epstein files, but what comes next? Here's what we know.

The bipartisan bill mandates release of Epstein investigation files with protections for sensitive data, passing the House 427-1 and quickly approved by the Senate.

  • On Nov. 18, the House of Representatives passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in a 427-1 vote, and shortly after the Senate approved it, sending the bill to the president.
  • Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, the bill's bipartisan sponsors, say the law will not expose victims and authorize the attorney general to redact sensitive information.
  • Only one lawmaker opposed the bill, Rep. Clay Higgins, Representative, R‑Louisiana, who said he has been a principled 'NO' and warned broad disclosure could hurt innocent people.
  • President Donald Trump indicated he would sign the bill if it reached his desk, while House Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged release, saying `The American people have waited a very long time`.
  • As vote momentum grew, advocates urged the U.S. Senate to pass the bill unamended and send it to the president soon, while lawmakers seeking amendments offered conditional support.
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