U.S. House Approves Bill Forcing release of epstein Files
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Epstein Files Clarity Act on November 16, 2025, compelling the Justice Department to release records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The bill aims to provide greater transparency into Epstein’s crimes and the involvement of associated individuals, despite limited redactions permitted for victim privacy, child sexual abuse materials, and classified national security information.
The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. It mandates the Justice Department to make public all unredacted documents in its possession pertaining to Epstein’s case, unless they fall under specific exemptions.
U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes, an akron Democrat, stated, “I voted yes today as survivors deserve the truth and to know that their voices matter. Powerful men have long used their connections to avoid accountability. This is the beginning of the end of these harmful tactics.”
The bill’s passage followed a shift in position by President Trump, who had previously opposed the measure.While ultimately supporting the bill, many Republican lawmakers criticized the vote as politically motivated, alleging Democrats intend to use the documents to attack the president.
Senate Democrats have already called for swift action on the bill. In a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, sent Tuesday, November 12, 2025, all Senate Democrats urged an immediate vote, stating, “These revelations further demonstrate the urgent need for the Trump Management to provide transparency and release the full Epstein files.” The letter requested the legislation be placed on the Senate calendar without delay and passed unamended.
