Bipartisan Bill Demands Full Release of Epstein Files Within 30 Days

Washington D.C. – A new bipartisan legislative effort, the "Epstein Files Transparency Act," has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to compel the Attorney General to release all unclassified files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days. The bill, spearheaded by Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), seeks to bring full transparency to the long-controversial case of the deceased financier and convicted sex offender.

Representative Ro Khanna announced the initiative on social media, stating, "> .@RepThomasMassie & I are introducing the Epstein Files Transparency Act –– a bipartisan bill to require the Attorney General to release the files within 30 days." He further emphasized the public's right to know where elected officials stand on the issue, adding, "Rep. Massie is working on the rule to ensure there is a vote. The public deserves to know where every member stands."

The proposed legislation mandates the release of all unclassified records, including flight logs, FBI files, immunity agreements, and names of implicated individuals, explicitly prohibiting redactions based on "embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity." This move comes amid escalating pressure on the Trump administration and Attorney General Pam Bondi to disclose more information, a demand that has created a rare rift within the Republican party.

Recent attempts by Democrats to force a vote on releasing these files have been blocked by House Republicans, despite growing calls for transparency from within the GOP base and figures like House Speaker Mike Johnson. Johnson has publicly expressed support for greater disclosure, stating, "We should put everything out there and let the people decide." This contrasts with President Trump's recent characterization of the Epstein case as "pretty boring stuff" and his defense of Attorney General Bondi's handling of the files.

The bill's introduction reflects a persistent public demand for answers surrounding Epstein's activities and associates, particularly following the Justice Department's recent memo denying the existence of a "client list" or evidence of blackmail. The "Epstein Files Transparency Act" represents a significant push to bypass current administrative resistance and ensure public access to the full scope of information related to the case.