WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2025 — President Donald Trump has signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law, ordering the Justice Department to release unclassified documents related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.
The legislation passed the House with a 427–1 vote and received unanimous approval in the Senate. It requires the Justice Department to make available a broad range of materials, including investigative files, internal communications, and flight logs. Sensitive information, such as victim identities and material related to ongoing investigations, may still be redacted.
Trump announced the signing on social media, framing it as a near-unanimous congressional decision and criticizing Democrats for allegedly politicizing the Epstein case. This represents a significant shift from his previous opposition to releasing the documents, when he had described the disclosure effort as a “hoax.”
Legal experts note that while the law mandates release within 30 days, loopholes could allow the Justice Department to delay or redact substantial portions of the files, especially materials connected to ongoing investigations or grand jury proceedings.
Supporters of the bill hailed it as a crucial step toward transparency and accountability. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that the department would comply with the law, balancing public disclosure with victim protection.
The signing of this law marks a turning point in the long-running Epstein case, potentially revealing new information about his network and activities in the coming weeks. Observers will be closely watching both the timing and the completeness of the released documents.