The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform announced plans to make Jeffrey Epstein case files public, with sensitive details removed to protect victims’ identities.
According to a committee spokesperson, the panel will begin receiving documents from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday. However, the public release of Epstein files will take place only after a careful review and redaction process.
“The Committee intends to make the records public after thorough review to ensure all victims’ identification and child sexual abuse material are redacted,” the spokesperson said. “We will also coordinate with the DOJ to ensure ongoing investigations are not harmed.”
The decision follows growing calls from Republican lawmakers for more transparency in the Epstein case, a scandal that has stirred significant controversy in Washington.
Political Tensions Over Epstein Records
House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed a full House vote on releasing the Epstein files until September, citing the need to give the administration more time. Johnson stated he supports transparency but wants the process handled responsibly.
Meanwhile, the House Rules Committee — chaired by Virginia Foxx — has also been at the center of the debate. Foxx told reporters she hopes the matter will be resolved before lawmakers return to Washington, pointing to the Oversight Committee’s ongoing review.
“Chairman Comer has mentioned that he’s getting the material he requested from the Department of Justice,” Foxx said. “I’d really like to see this resolved, with as much information as possible released.”
What Happens Next?
The release of the Epstein documents could shed new light on the late financier’s criminal network, though redactions will prevent the exposure of victims’ names and ongoing case details.
The coming weeks may determine how much information the public will finally see about one of the most notorious criminal cases in recent history.