Congress Forces Release of Jeffrey Epstein Files After Historic Vote

In a significant development on Capitol Hill, the US Congress has passed a bill compelling the Justice Department to publicly release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days. The legislation, which had faced considerable resistance from former President Donald Trump and GOP leadership, ultimately surged forward following a rare discharge petition in the House of Representatives.

The measure cleared the House with a vote of 427 to one, with only Congressman Clay Higgins opposing it, before receiving unanimous approval in the Senate. This mandate includes all federal files and communications concerning Epstein, alongside details from the probe into his death.

Redactions will be permitted solely to protect victims or ongoing investigations. For survivors of Epsteins abuse, who rallied at the Capitol Hill, this vote represents a watershed moment, marking a victory for accountability after years of institutional resistance. The focus now shifts to the US Justice Department, which is obliged to make these potentially sensitive documents public.