Oversight Democrats just passed a motion in subcommittee to subpoena the DOJ to release the Epstein files.

The claim that Oversight Democrats passed a motion in a subcommittee to subpoena the DOJ to release Epstein files is largely accurate. Multiple credible sources confirm that Democrats on a subcommittee of the House Oversight Committee made such a motion or bid to subpoena the Justice Department for these files. This action is part of ongoing efforts by Democrats to force transparency regarding documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

However, Republicans in the House have repeatedly blocked or delayed these efforts, including blocking votes and pushing back against motions aimed at compelling the DOJ to release the files.oversightdemocrats.house.govoversightdemocrats.house.govRanking Member Summer Lee Challenges Republicans With Motion to Subpoena Epstein...thehill.comthehill.comHouse Oversight subcommittee moves to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwellrollingstone.comrollingstone.comHouse Republicans Block Release of Epstein Files The political context involves partisan conflict, with Republicans often resisting these subpoenas or motions, while Democrats continue to push for them.

Additionally, the subcommittee has also voted to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell for testimony related to Epstein’s case.apnews.comapnews.comHouse Democrats launch bid to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein filesaxios.comaxios.comHouse Republicans block Democratic maneuver to force release of Epstein files The claim does not specify which subcommittee or exact timing but aligns with recent developments in July 2025. The nuance is that while Democrats have passed motions or made bids in subcommittees, full release of files has not yet occurred due to Republican opposition.

Therefore, the claim is mostly true but omits the broader political resistance and partial nature of these actions.