Summary
The House of Representatives passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. President Trump has agreed to sign the bill, which gives the Department of Justice (DOJ) 30 days to release the files, with certain material being exempt from release. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill soon.
Key Facts
- The House of Representatives passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act with nearly unanimous support.
- The bill directs the Attorney General to release all documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
- President Trump initially opposed the bill but has now stated he will sign it into law.
- The Senate aims to vote on the bill soon, with expectations of it passing there as well.
- The bill gives a 30-day deadline for releasing the files, with exceptions for certain sensitive information.
- The Department of Justice must report on the files released and withheld within 15 days of their release.
- President Trump has requested a new DOJ investigation related to Epstein, which could affect document release.
- The method of how the documents will be publicly shared is still undetermined.
