Epstein Files Transparency Act Advances Despite Trump's Shifting Stance: What Happens Next

Nov 18, 2025 01:37 am CST

The House is set to vote on a bipartisan bill requiring the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein's case files, overcoming months of resistance from Republican leadership. New revelations from Epstein's emails have reignited interest in the case, with allegations connecting prominent figures to his trafficking network. The legislation, forced to a vote through a rare discharge petition, would prohibit redactions that shield public figures from embarrassment while protecting victims' identities. The bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate despite growing public pressure for transparency.