Indian American Democratic lawmakers in the US House of Representatives voted “Yes” on November 18, 2025, to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act, echoing the call for “No more delays. No cover-ups.” The measure was approved in a near-unanimous 427–1 vote, with only one Republican, Clay Higgins of Louisiana, opposing the bill.

Following the House vote, Senate also approved the measure sending the legislation now to President Trump’s desk for his signature. President Trump is expected to sign the bill on November 19. 

Representative Ro Khanna, who cosponsored the legislation with Republican Thomas Massie, reflected before the vote on the bipartisan cooperation behind the effort. “I spoke about what I learned about seeing Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Massie, and Nancy Mace as more than caricatures,” he said, adding “If we extend some grace to people across the aisle and see them as human beings, we can fight for justice not just for survivors but for forgotten Americans shafted by a corrupt system.”

“This fight isn’t about politics –– it’s about humanity. It’s about justice for the courageous survivors and taking on the Epstein class who have been shielded for too long. Passing my bipartisan bill with Representative Thomas Massie today is a step toward changing our rotten system and standing up for American values. When we are united and work across the aisle, amazing things can happen, but our work isn’t done. We need a full release of the Epstein files,” said Rep. Ro Khanna after the vote.

Rep. Massie celebrated the overwhelming support after the vote, stating, “My legislation with Rep. Ro Khanna to release the Epstein files just passed 427 to 1.”

Representative Pramila Jayapal, who voted in favor, said she supported releasing the full set of files. 

She emphasized that there must be “No protection for pedophiles and the rich and powerful who participated, winked and nodded, or turned a blind eye. Time for justice and accountability.” 

Jayapal added that she stood with “brave survivors” as news came that the Senate had also passed the legislation, calling the moment significant in the pursuit of “justice, accountability, and the truth.”

Representative Suhas Subramanyam also backed the measure, stating, “I just voted YES to release the Epstein files to the public, but we didn’t need this vote. The Oversight Committee subpoenaed these files months ago, and the President could have just released them.” 

He noted that while some documents from the Epstein estate are public, “the FBI and DOJ are sitting on tens of thousands more,” and said the survivors and the public “deserve the truth.” As a member of the Oversight Committee, he pledged to continue pushing for a “full, thorough investigation.”

Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi said he urged a strong “YES” vote ahead of passage, underscoring that the issue “is not about party – it’s about justice.” He warned that “Silence is betrayal,” and said Congress must ensure “No more delays. No cover-ups,” while also rejecting “any attempt at clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell.”

Representative Shri Thanedar also expressed frustration at earlier efforts to block release of the documents. He said he voted to release the files, adding, “No more delays, no more Trump cover-ups.” He accused President Trump of months of “failed attempts to cover up the Epstein files,” saying the documents “could’ve been released on his first day in office.”

Representative Ami Bera said the decisive actions of both chambers sent a clear message: “The Epstein files must be released. No more excuses. No more delays. President Trump: release the files.”

Before the vote, New York State Assemblywoman, Jenifer Rajkumar shared “Today, as Congress moves to vote on releasing the Epstein files, I stand with survivors and every young woman who deserves a world free from sexual exploitation. The truth must come out. Every person who enabled, protected, or participated in this abuse must be held to account—no matter how powerful.”

She emphasized releasing these files isn’t politics, “It’s about justice, transparency, and ensuring this horror can never happen again,” underscoring women and girls everywhere deserve nothing less.

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