Overview
- The bipartisan bill, led by Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, orders the Justice Department to publish all non-classified records tied to Jeffrey Epstein and related investigations.
- Trump reversed course on Truth Social and urged Republicans to back disclosure, saying there is “nothing to hide,” after a congressional release of roughly 23,000 pages that included emails where Epstein claimed Trump knew about “the girls.”
- The only dissenting vote was Republican Clay Higgins, as Speaker Mike Johnson shifted position and a discharge petition forced the vote despite earlier delays.
- Justice Department and FBI officials have cautioned that broad publication could jeopardize witnesses or ongoing matters, a concern senators may address with amendments to protect identities.
- Survivors gathered at the Capitol to press for transparency, and the bill now awaits Senate action before any potential presidential signature.