US EditionSenate approves Epstein files bill, sending it to Trump’s desk
- The U.S. Senate adopted the House-backed bill by unanimous consent, routing it to President Donald Trump’s desk to compel DOJ disclosure of files tied to Jeffrey Epstein and related materials.
- Pressure from survivors and abuse advocates who rallied at the U.S. Capitol and recounted abuse, plus President Donald Trump’s Sunday backing, drove bipartisan momentum for the bill.
- The House approved the bill 427 to 1, with Rep. Clay Higgins the sole dissenting vote, mandating DOJ to release unclassified Epstein files within 30 days with allowed redactions.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump said he would sign the bill if it passed, but a White House official said on Tuesday he had not decided when to sign.
- Despite bipartisan momentum, concerns persist about privacy and possible investigative interference as lawmakers call the bill a pivotal moment for Epstein survivors, while opponents warn it could harm victims and whistleblowers.
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After House, US Senate unanimously agrees to pass bill to release Epstein files, sends it to Trump
The House passed the measure with a 427-1 vote, sending it to the US Senate which unanimously agreed to pass the bill, setting the stage for the bill to go to Trump for his signature.
Senate unanimously passes Epstein files bill, sends to Trump for signature
The US Senate unanimously approves a bill to release all unclassified Jeffrey Epstein files, sending it to President Trump after a 427-1 House vote. Trump now supports the measure after months of opposition.
The Senate unanimously agreed this Tuesday to approve a bill previously approved by the House of Representatives that requires the administration of President Donald Trump to disclose all unclassified records and documents related to ex-magnate financial and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, thus sending the legislation to the Republican president for signature.Read more]]>
A few hours after the U.S. House of Representatives, the Senate has also given the green light for the release of the files on the sex offender Epstein. The Congress Chamber used an accelerated procedure that allows it to approve a law without formal vote.
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