Watson Coleman Votes for Epstein Files Transparency Act
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted for the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The bill would require the Department of Justice to publish all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in the DOJ's possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. Jeffrey Epstein, for years, ran one of the largest sex trafficking operations in history. His ties to numerous powerful individuals makes the release of these materials a matter of public record.
"This vote is about justice for the survivors and accountability for the perpetrators and accomplices," said Watson Coleman. "The delay so far in releasing these documents is shameful, and the Senate should take this up immediately."
House GOP leadership delayed the vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but a discharge petition finally forced the vote over their objections. Congresswoman Watson Coleman was among the first Members of the House to sign the petition on September 2nd.
The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 427-1.