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Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie are introducing the Epstein Files Transparency Act –– a bipartisan bill to require the Attorney General to release the files within 30 days.

Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie have introduced a bipartisan bill called the Epstein Files Transparency Act that would require the Attorney General to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.

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Verified July 16, 2025
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The claim that Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) are introducing a bipartisan bill named the Epstein Files Transparency Act is supported by multiple credible sources. This bill aims to compel the Attorney General to release all documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's investigation publicly within 30 days. The core factual components are: 1) the introduction of a bipartisan bill by Khanna and Massie, and 2) the bill's requirement for the Attorney General to release the files within 30 days.

NewsNation reports that Massie introduced such a bipartisan bill, with Khanna supporting it and believing House leadership might be amenable. Axios and The Hill confirm Khanna's active role in pushing for full release of Epstein files, including efforts to force votes on related measures.newsnationnow.comnewsnationnow.comReps. Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie introduce bipartisan bill to release Epstein... The bill would require publication of the files on a publicly accessible website within 30 days of enactment, as described in multiple reports.newsnationnow.comnewsnationnow.comReps. Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie introduce bipartisan bill to release Epstein...

However, while the bill has been introduced and supported by these representatives, it faces significant opposition in Congress, particularly from House Republicans who have blocked votes aimed at releasing these files.newsnationnow.comnewsnationnow.comReps. Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie introduce bipartisan bill to release Epstein...axios.comaxios.comHouse Republicans block Democratic maneuver to force release of Epstein files This context is important because it means that although the bill exists and has bipartisan sponsorship, it has not yet succeeded in compelling release of the files.

Therefore, the claim is accurate about the introduction and content of the bill but does not imply that the files have already been or will imminently be released. The claim does not specify whether the bill has passed or been enacted, which remains uncertain given congressional opposition. This nuance leads to a verdict of Mostly True rather than True.

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Reps. Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie introduce bipartisan bill to release Epstein...

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House Republicans block Democratic maneuver to force release of Epstein files

axios.com
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Democrat demands House vote on ‘FULL Epstein files’ release

thehill.com
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