WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) announced he joined the majority in the House of Representatives in passing H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
“While Jeffrey Epstein is dead, the fact remains that his victims were trafficked, their innocence exploited, and they deserve justice for the heinous crimes committed by this horrible man,” said Rep. Newhouse in a release.
The legislation mandates the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all unclassified records related to Epstein’s investigation. This includes materials about Ghislaine Maxwell, flight logs and other involved individuals.
DOJ can withhold certain information to protect victim privacy and active investigations. Within 15 days of publication, DOJ must report to Congress on the released and withheld information.
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have released about 65,000 pages of records, including documents from the DOJ and deposition transcripts from former officials.
Full statement by Rep. Newhouse:
“While Jeffrey Epstein is dead, the fact remains that his victims were trafficked, their innocence exploited, and they deserve justice for the heinous crimes committed by this horrible man,” said Rep. Newhouse. “The entirety of the debate around releasing the Epstein files has been centered around one thing, transparency. My top priority in releasing these files has been protecting the victims, especially the minors, as well as ensuring any unsealed information does not interfere with active pursuits of justice. I encourage our counterparts in the Senate to prioritize the sensitivity of the victims’ privacy while we work to show Americans that these disgusting crimes will not be kept in the dark.”
