House Poised to Vote on Epstein Files Release Amidst Bipartisan Pressure
WASHINGTON – Victims of Jeffrey Epstein addressed Congress today, urging lawmakers to move beyond partisan politics and release the remaining files related to the convicted sex offender. The push for full clarity comes as the House prepares to vote on a measure compelling the release, with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene predicting unanimous support. The potential outcome places pressure on the Senate, where leadership has yet to commit to a vote.
The call for disclosure centers on documents perhaps revealing the identities of individuals connected to epstein’s crimes. Survivors speaking outside the Capitol emphasized the need for accountability and a sense of freedom, even as they expressed continued trauma.The impending House vote marks a significant step in a long-fought battle for access to facts,though a path to full public release remains uncertain.
Representative Greene reiterated her demand for the files’ release, even engaging in a back-and-forth with former President Trump regarding the matter. While Trump has indicated he would sign the measure if it reaches his desk, passage in the Senate requires a two-thirds majority – a hurdle that remains to be cleared.
The vote is expected this afternoon. Senate Republican leader John Thune has not yet committed to bringing the measure to a vote in his chamber. Should it pass both houses, the files would then be sent to the President for his signature.
Victims who spoke today underscored the importance of this issue transcending political divides, hoping the release of the Epstein files will offer a measure of closure and justice. The current push for transparency builds on years of advocacy from survivors and those seeking to understand the full scope of Epstein’s network.
