Epstein Transparency Act Passes — Survivors Celebrate Victory but Warn of Trump Showdown

Sharlene Rochard, an Epstein survivor, and Sky Roberts — the brother of Virginia Roberts Giuffre — and his wife, Amanda Roberts, praised Congress for passing the Epstein Transparency Act, calling it a hard-won step toward accountability.

What the bill means: The legislation is intended to increase public access to records tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal and civil cases, giving survivors and the public clearer visibility into previously sealed materials. For many survivors, the law represents both validation and a concrete measure of progress after years of legal battles.

Despite that progress, the group told Jen Psaki they remain cautious. They warned that if former President Donald Trump or others attempt to delay or block the release of relevant documents, they are prepared to pursue further legal and political action. The survivors emphasized that passage of the bill is important but not the final step in ensuring full transparency.

Survivors and advocates said they will closely monitor implementation and are ready to press courts and lawmakers to enforce the law if necessary.

Next steps: Implementation of the Epstein Transparency Act will determine how quickly documents become available. Survivors and their supporters say they will continue to track releases and, if needed, seek additional litigation or oversight to prevent stonewalling.