Senate Vote: 427-1 Passage & Co-Sponsors

U.S. SENATE — FLOOR PROCEEDINGS Bill: Epstein Act (Epstein Files Transparency Act) Date: October 2025 Action: Passed United States Senate (Unanimous) SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: BILL SPONSORS' STATEMENTS: The bipartisan sponsors of the legislation argued that: - The American public has a right to know the full truth about the Epstein case - Federal agencies have been too slow in releasing relevant records - Previous voluntary releases have been incomplete - Mandatory disclosure with a firm deadline was necessary - The Epstein Act would establish a legal framework for mandatory disclosure of all related records KEY PROVISIONS: The Epstein Act as passed requires: 1. All federal agencies to identify Epstein-related records within 60 days 2. Release of identified records within 180 days of enactment 3. Limited exemptions for ongoing investigations, national security, and victim privacy 4. Establishment of a review board to assess classification claims 5. Annual reporting on compliance FLOOR DEBATE HIGHLIGHTS: Supporters argued: - Transparency is essential to public trust - Victims deserve a full accounting of institutional failures - The case represents a systemic failure of accountability - Classified records should be reviewed and released where possible Concerns raised: - Protection of victim privacy in released documents - National security implications of certain records - Adequate time for agency review and redaction - Resources needed for comprehensive document identification VOTE: The Epstein Act passed the Senate unanimously, reflecting rare bipartisan consensus that transparency in the Epstein case served the public interest. The Epstein Act was subsequently passed by the House of Representatives and signed into law in November 2025. Source: Congressional Record / Senate.gov Available at: https://www.congress.gov/