Trump Signs Epstein Transparency Bill Requiring Full File Release Within 30 Days
President Donald Trump has signed the “Epstein Files Transparency Act” into law, mandating that the Department of Justice release its extensive case files on Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days. The legislation aims to provide unprecedented public insight into the convicted sex offender’s network, with the files totaling approximately 100,000 pages from multiple federal investigations.
The law requires the release of all records concerning Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, including internal communications related to Epstein’s 2019 death in jail. While the Attorney General may redact limited portions of the files to protect active investigations, such redactions must be narrowly tailored and temporary. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that over 33,000 documents had already been shared with Congress and reaffirmed the Department of Justice’s commitment to full compliance and transparency.
The push for this legislation was led by Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, who noted that the law’s oversight measures leave little room for prolonged secrecy. The act also requires the Attorney General to submit a detailed report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees within 15 days of the release, listing all documents disclosed and any information withheld, along with the justification for redactions. An unredacted list of government officials and politically exposed individuals named in the materials must also be included, ensuring public accountability.
The enactment of this law represents a major step toward revealing the full scope of Jeffrey Epstein’s activities and associations. As the 30-day deadline approaches, attention is focused on how much new information will become public and the implications it may hold for powerful figures connected to the case.
