Congress Seeks Full Epstein Files Release Amid Survivor List Plans

In 2025, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse have taken a defiant step by announcing plans to compile their own confidential list of alleged abusers, spurred by frustration over the US Justice Department's denial of an official client list and limited document disclosures. At a Capitol Hill press conference, survivors like Lisa Phillips and Marina Lacerda shared harrowing testimonies, emphasizing the scale of Epstein's network, which reportedly involved over 250 underage victims. Bipartisan congressional efforts, including the Epstein Files Transparency Act sponsored by Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, seek to compel the government to release all remaining Epstein-related documents, but progress has been slow due to reluctance from Republican leadership. Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene have expressed willingness to publicly name alleged abusers under constitutional immunity protections, highlighting the survivors' challenges due to potential legal repercussions. Despite the House Oversight Committee releasing over 33,000 pages of documents, most were already public or heavily redacted, leading survivors and some lawmakers to push for full transparency. The issue has drawn bipartisan support and widespread attention, with warnings from congressional task forces about the involvement of wealthy and powerful individuals in Epstein's network.