A group of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse testified passionately on Capitol Hill, urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would force the release of all remaining unclassified government files related to the case. Their powerful, public testimonies—many shared for the first time—spotlighted decades of secrecy and the emotional toll it has taken. They backed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bipartisan measure spearheaded by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), which aims to compel the Department of Justice, FBI, CIA, and Treasury to disclose records within 30 days.
The survivors were joined by an attorney who warned that the American public would be “appalled” by what remains hidden. The advocates criticized protective legal agreements and banking secrecy for shielding powerful individuals connected to Epstein. In response, some pledged to privately assemble their own confidential “client list” of alleged co-conspirators—asserting this may become necessary if the government continues withholding key evidence.
Facing mounting public and political pressure, the effort now hinges on securing just two additional Republican signatures to bring the bill to the House floor via a discharge petition. The survivors made clear this push transcends politics—it’s a fundamental demand for accountability and justice.