House Lawmakers Demand Unamended Epstein Transparency Bill as Pressure Mounts on Senate

House Lawmakers Demand Unamended Epstein Transparency Bill as Pressure Mounts on Senate

House lawmakers are preparing for a pivotal vote on a bill that mandates the Justice Department to release all documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. These legislators are urging the Senate to pass the measure as is, without any amendments.

The proposed legislation is set to reach the House floor Tuesday afternoon through a discharge petition spearheaded by Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, and Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky. This process allows for a bill to be voted on by the entire House against the leadership’s wishes, provided that it garners sufficient support from members. Notably, last week the petition secured backing from numerous members, including Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia.

“This has never been about politics. It transcends questions regarding Trump or Biden. This is fundamentally about doing the right thing for survivors,” Khanna stated during a press conference, flanked by Massie, Greene, and Epstein’s survivors. He expressed confidence in the bill’s prospects, saying, “We’re going to get a vote today. I anticipate overwhelming support in the House. I urge the DC establishment to refrain from playing any games.”

Khanna emphasized the urgency, declaring, “The Senate must pass this without amendments. President Trump has indicated his willingness to sign the Epstein Transparency Act, which is poised to receive significant support in the House. It should move straight to the Senate and be signed into law—no amendments, no loopholes. Justice is long overdue.”

Massie echoed Khanna’s message, cautioning the Senate against complicating the process. “As Ro indicated, do not complicate matters in the Senate. Remain straightforward,” he advised. “We’re all watching. If you wish to enhance protections for survivors, go ahead. But if you take actions that hinder any disclosures, then you are not supporting the public or this endeavor. Do not complicate it in the Senate.”

Several Republican lawmakers expressed their intent to support the bill, although some voiced reservations about its current wording. This comes after House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, initially opposed the bill but has advocated for parallel transparency measures concerning Epstein’s case. He hopes the Senate will make substantial revisions to offer more protection for innocent individuals whose names might appear in the files.

Greene passionately articulated the struggle of survivors who have faced unimaginable hardships. “These women have endured horrific battles that no individual should ever have to face, and they have done so by uniting and refusing to relent,” she stated. Her comments came just days after President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of her. Greene noted, “I was labeled a traitor by a man I supported for more than six years. I fought for him without needing his endorsement, overcoming multiple challengers in my primary. I owe him nothing, yet I stood firm for the policies and America First agenda.”

Moreover, Greene countered accusations against her commitment, saying, “A traitor is someone who serves foreign interests. A patriot serves the United States and its people, like the women behind me.”

Anticipation builds as the House prepares to vote on the measure. Greene predicted a near-unanimous decision to release the Epstein files, but she acknowledged that real challenges lie ahead. “While I expect every name to be revealed, the true test will be whether the Department of Justice makes those files public or keeps them entangled in ongoing investigations,” she noted.

Khanna marked Tuesday as a significant day, referring to it as the beginning of an important reckoning for those impacted by Epstein’s actions. He stated, “We stand with forgotten Americans against an Epstein class that disregarded laws and ethics. Thanks to the brave survivors who spoke out, the truth is finally set to emerge. When it does, our nation will undergo a moral reckoning.”

Khanna questioned the societal acceptance of individuals within this Epstein class, asserting, “How did we permit these actions to occur? No buildings should bear their names. No scholarships should acknowledge them. They ought not to enjoy any privileges from corporate affiliations or universities, nor should they be celebrated in public forums. Many survivors argue that some of these individuals continue to receive accolades in our society. That is unacceptable. We need accountability.”

As the situation develops, the pressure remains on the Senate to act decisively. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are closely monitoring the unfolding events, anticipating a crucial step in the pursuit of accountability for Epstein’s survivors and the broader implications for justice and transparency in the system.

Reported by Fox News Digital’s Elizabeth Elkind.