Congress Sends Epstein Files Bill to President Trump for Signature

Epstein Files Bill Moves Closer to Release

• 🏛️ Congress has officially sent a bill to President Trump's desk that compels the Justice Department to unseal case files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
• ⏱️ Once signed by the President, the Justice Department will have 30 days to release the documents.

Bipartisan Support and Dissent

• ✅ The bill passed both the House with a vote of 427 to 1, and the Senate by unanimous consent.
• ⚠️ Louisiana Republican Representative Klay Higgins was the sole dissenter, citing concerns the bill's wording might harm innocent individuals.
• 🤝 Despite previous internal GOP disputes labeling the issue a "Democratic hoax," the bill garnered significant bipartisan support.

Reactions and Related Developments

• 🗣️ President Trump stated he has "nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein" and previously banned him from his club.
• ⚖️ Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that over 33,000 Epstein documents have already been provided to the Hill, emphasizing a commitment to maximum transparency.
• 🎓 Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers resigned from the board of OpenAI following the release of emails between him and Epstein, and Harvard is also investigating Epstein's ties to the university.

Potential Withholding of Information

• 🔒 The bill allows the DOJ to withhold certain information, specifically victim names and details that could jeopardize ongoing investigations.
• ❓ If President Trump does not sign the bill, it would require a two-thirds vote in Congress to override him, though he has indicated he will sign it.