The House overwhelmingly approved a bill requiring the Justice Department to release files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, and the Senate passed the measure by unanimous consent hours later. Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, who met with survivors today, said the moment calls for women to lead a new movement for change. Supporters say the records will increase transparency, amplify survivors' voices and could prompt further oversight. Legal and privacy issues may affect the timing and extent of any public disclosures.
House Forces Release of Epstein Records; Rep. Lateefah Simon Says 'Women Must Lead a New Revolution'
The House overwhelmingly approved a bill requiring the Justice Department to release files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, and the Senate passed the measure by unanimous consent hours later. Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, who met with survivors today, said the moment calls for women to lead a new movement for change. Supporters say the records will increase transparency, amplify survivors' voices and could prompt further oversight. Legal and privacy issues may affect the timing and extent of any public disclosures.
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Hours after the House overwhelmingly approved legislation to compel the release of Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the Senate cleared the same measure by unanimous consent. The bipartisan action aims to increase transparency around the investigation and elevate the voices of survivors.
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, a member of the House Oversight Committee who met with some survivors today, spoke about the significance of the vote and the broader movement she believes is needed. She told The Weeknight, "It's going to take women to lead a new revolution." Her remarks underscore a growing call among lawmakers and advocates for accountability and structural change.
"It's going to take women to lead a new revolution." — Rep. Lateefah Simon
Why this matters: The legislation forces the Justice Department to disclose records connected to its investigation of Epstein, which could shed light on investigative decisions, prosecutorial conduct, or systemic failures. Advocates say release of the files will help survivors tell their stories more fully and may prompt further congressional oversight or reforms to how such cases are handled.
While the measure won swift congressional approval, the timing and scope of document release may be shaped by legal and privacy considerations. Observers expect additional reviews and potential court challenges before all materials become public. For now, the vote marks a notable bipartisan move toward transparency and signals renewed attention to survivors' demands for answers.