"Congress rapidly passed his bill forcing the U.S. Department of Justice to release all documentation of investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced sex offender and financier who died in jail six years ago. President Donald Trump, who vehemently opposed releasing the files for months, has said he will sign it. It's a historic day for survivors, Khanna told Bay Area News Group on Tuesday, after the House passed the bill."
"This is one of the most disgusting and offensive scandals in American history. Jeffery Epstein basically had a rape island for rich and powerful men who raped and abused young girls with impunity. This entire Epstein class' needs to go. A self-described populist with progressive bona fides, Khanna represents Fremont and a swath of Silicon Valley. He sponsored the bill and helped convince enough Republicans to buck Trump and force a vote on that legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives."
Rep. Ro Khanna led a months-long effort to compel release of all Department of Justice documentation related to investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. Congress moved rapidly to pass the bill, and President Donald Trump, after months of opposition, pledged to sign it. Khanna assembled a bipartisan coalition including Rep. Thomas Massie and several far-right Republicans such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The proposal faced resistance from Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, who argued that releasing the files would victimize survivors. Democratic officials characterized the measure as a significant victory for survivors and a political challenge to Trump.
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