US EditionHouse overwhelmingly passes bill to release Jeffrey Epstein files, sending it to Senate
The bipartisan bill passed 427-1 mandates DOJ to release all unclassified Epstein investigation files within 30 days, reflecting survivor-driven pressure and overcoming prior presidential opposition.
- On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act by a 427-1 margin, compelling the Department of Justice to release remaining records on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- Using a discharge petition signed by every House Democrat and four Republicans, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., spent four months forcing the vote as Epstein survivors lobbied lawmakers publicly.
- Oversight Committee disclosures show well over 60,000 pages released, Republicans published more than 20,000 estate files including emails referencing President Donald Trump as "the dog who hasn't barked".
- The measure now goes to the U.S. Senate, where President Donald Trump said he will sign it if approved, but the chamber's 53-47 Republican majority leaves its fate uncertain.
- For survivors and advocates, the vote is a watershed moment while some U.S. Senate lawmakers consider amendments to limit disclosures and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., urges no changes.
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Trump says he signed Epstein bill
By Allison Pecorin President Donald Trump said he signed the Jeffrey Epstein files bill Wednesday night in a post on his social media platform. Two Senate aides told ABC News on Wednesday that the bill passed Tuesday by Congress was transmitted to the White House at 4:38 p.m. Wednesday. Earlier Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi faced questions on how the administration will release documents in the Epstein files. "We have released over 33,00…
Congress Approves Release of Epstein Files; Survivors, Rep. Massie Hail Historic Bipartisan Vote
In a significant bipartisan victory for transparency and justice, both the U.S. House and Senate approved legislation this week mandating the public release of government documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities. The measure now awaits President Trump’s signature to become law after a 427-1 House vote and unanimous Senate approval. Rep. Thomas Massie, who championed the bill through a discharge petition t…
CLG: House votes overwhelmingly to force DOJ to release Jeffrey Epstein files
National and international media news & headlines compiled by CLG House votes overwhelmingly to force DOJ to release Jeffrey Epstein files | 18 Nov 2025 | The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to force the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. It was the product of a months-long pressure campaign by Democrats and the bill’s leaders, Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif. Several of Epst…
Although President Trump fought to prevent his spread, Republicans supported an initiative to publish files on Jeffrey Epstein.
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