Statewide Iowa (RI) – The legislation that would force the Justice Department to release documents about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been passed by the U.S. House and Senate and is now awaiting President Trump’s signature.
Financier Jeffery Epstein was convicted of sex crimes in 2008 and died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal charges for sex trafficking minors in Florida and New York.
First district Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks says releasing the files is an important step toward ensuring every victim is heard, every predator is exposed, and no one is ever shielded from responsibility again.
Second district Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says Epstein was a disgusting pedophile and anyone who was involved in his exploitation ring should be held accountable.
Third district Congressman Zach Nunn says Iowans deserve to know the truth about Epstein and his victims deserve justice.
Fourth district Congressman Randy Feenstra also voted to release the Epstein case files but has not released a comment on Tuesday’s vote.
On Wednesday the Senate agreed to unanimously approve the bill, so there won’t be any individual votes to be made public.
Iowa Senator Grassley said that if he was given the opportunity to vote on it, he would have voted in favor, as these files have been the topic of discussion for years.
With the unanimous approval, the Senate passed the legislation by voice note and President Trump has indicated he’ll sign it.
Under the bill, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will be tasked with releasing all “unclassified records, documents, communications and investigative materials” related to Epstein at the Department of Justice within 30 days.
