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Survivors press Congress to release Epstein records; committee rejects several related amendments
Summary
Several members proposed amendments directing release of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein (flight manifests, visitor logs, SARs); survivors testified publicly outside the Capitol and lawmakers debated transparency and privacy protections. Amendments requiring release or blocking agency delays were considered but failed in committee.
During the FSGG markup members considered emotionally charged amendments dealing with records tied to the Jeffrey Epstein prosecution and the Maxwell conviction. Survivors gathered at the Capitol and several testified publicly; lawmakers across the aisle made impassioned appeals for transparency, arguing that financial and travel records could identify co-conspirators, illuminate trafficking networks, and assist prosecution and civil accountability.
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