Congress has cleared the final hurdle to force the release of long-sealed Jeffrey Epstein files, sending the bipartisan bill to President Donald Trump’s desk after unanimous Senate approval.
Epstein bill heading to Trump's desk after clearing final hurdle in Congresshttps://t.co/0Z4lNkAgPe
— MSN (@MSN) November 19, 2025
The House formally transmitted the measure Wednesday morning following its overwhelming 427-1 vote. Mr. Trump, who initially opposed releasing the documents, reversed course Sunday and urged Republicans to support the bill. He is expected to sign it.
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The legislation compels the Justice Department, FBI and U.S. attorney’s offices to release all unclassified records tied to Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and other connected individuals within 30 days, while allowing redactions to protect survivors.
Today’s vote to finally force the release of the Epstein files is a major victory for the survivors who’ve waited decades for the truth.
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) November 18, 2025
I stood with them this morning, the survivors who told the FBI, told law enforcement, begged for help, and were ignored.
This vote should’ve… pic.twitter.com/kcTo5EH0dv
The path to passage was contentious. A discharge petition led by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) forced a vote after months of internal GOP resistance and pressure from grassroots conservatives demanding transparency.
The issue fractured Republican ranks, with Speaker Mike Johnson opposing the measure and clashing with colleagues as Trump’s stance shifted.
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