The Republican-led House Oversight Committee has released approximately 33,295 pages of documents related to the investigations into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, responding to mounting bipartisan pressure for transparency.
The files, provided by the Justice Department following a subpoena issued by Chairman James Comer back in August, were posted publicly online. While the trove includes court filings, police records, videos, and audio, lawmakers and advocates note that nearly all of the content some 97 percent had previously been accessible.
Included among the materials are Customs and Border Protection flight logs tracking Epstein’s movements between 2000 and 2014, body-camera footage from police searches, victim interviews with redactions, and extended surveillance videos from his jail cell, including hours previously not released.
Democrats including Reps. Robert Garcia (CA) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL) criticized the release, arguing that it was largely symbolic and lacked meaningful new content. Conversely, Republicans, including Oversight Committee Chair James Comer and Speaker Mike Johnson, contended that the release made further legislative efforts unnecessary, with Johnson labeling a pending discharge petition as “moot.”
Amid the release, bipartisan efforts continue to push for full disclosure. Reps. Thomas Massie (R–KY) and Ro Khanna (D–CA) continue to back legislation compelling DOJ to release all unclassified Epstein documents, except those containing victim-identifying information. A press conference featuring survivors and supporters is planned to amplify the call for transparency.
The House’s release of more than 33,000 pages of Epstein-related files marks a significant step toward disclosure but critics argue the impact is limited given the familiarity of most documents. As survivors and advocates press on, Congress remains deeply entangled in ongoing debates over what additional records and accountability should be revealed.
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