The U.S. Senate has unanimously agreed to pass the House-backed bill requiring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release its investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein, setting up the measure to be delivered directly to President Donald Trump as soon as the House formally transmits it.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced that the bill is expected to arrive from the House tomorrow, at which point the Senate will immediately advance it without additional procedural steps.
A Major Shift in Trump’s Position
Once the Senate formally receives the measure, it will head straight to President Trump’s desk. In a notable reversal, Trump has said he will sign the legislation, despite previously opposing efforts to force the release of the federal Epstein files.
The bill mandates that the DOJ release the records within a set timeframe, with limited redactions for ongoing investigations or legal protections.
Senate Will Not Take Further Action
Because lawmakers agreed unanimously to pass the legislation upon receipt, the Senate will not hold another vote or debate. The chamber’s agreement fast-tracks the final step of sending the bill to the President.
The bipartisan effort gained momentum after the House secured the 218 signatures needed to force the bill to the floor, including support from several Republicans who said their constituents demanded transparency.
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