Congress could move to force the release of more than 2 million pages tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, according to Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Illinois Democrat. With Democrats again controlling the Senate and House, the congressman said lawmakers intend to pursue accountability surrounding the files.

Krishnamoorthi’s remarks came after Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie renewed his pledge to force a vote on the Epstein File Transparency Act II when Congress resumes. The proposed legislation would allow victims to sue for files related to their cases.

The measure would also allow states to sue the Justice Department for files relevant to state investigations or specific allegations. Massie sponsored the legislation with Rep. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat.

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Survivors will be able to get their own records, State Attorneys General can prosecute crimes, and we can take the DOJ to court for keeping critical files hidden.⚖️ — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) November 5, 2026

Their proposal follows the initial Epstein Files Transparency Act, which forced the Justice Department to release files connected to billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The continuing dispute now centers on the documents that remain outside public view.

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The investigation and the collection of records widely known as the Epstein files have remained contentious across the political spectrum since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025. The case spans more than two decades.

The Justice Department has remained at the center of efforts to unseal a large collection of court records identifying dozens of the disgraced financier’s associates. Krishnamoorthi said Congress could begin issuing subpoenas as lawmakers seek answers.

During an appearance on “CUOMO,” the congressman argued that voluntary interviews are not sufficient for the inquiry. He specifically pointed to Leon Black while making the case for stronger congressional action.

“We can’t just rely on voluntary transcribed interviews with folks, especially people like Leon Black, who just walked out of one,” Krishnamoorthi stated.

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Krishnamoorthi also called for Congress to hold public televised hearings featuring survivors. His proposal would give those survivors an opportunity to speak directly before lawmakers and the American people.

“These people have to be heard,” Krishnamoorthi added. “They have yet to be heard. They have not received a single iota of justice. And it’s now their time to tell us their stories and the American people why it’s so important to really address this heinous sex trafficking ring.”

According to Krishnamoorthi, more than 2 million pages of documents concerning the investigation have not been released. He said Democrats want those pages made public immediately and are prepared to require their disclosure if that does not happen.

“And if they are not, then we have to absolutely require them to be released,” Krishnamoorthi acknowledged. “In any case, subpoena Todd Blanche and others who have been dragging their heels in this cover up with regard to the redaction of those files and non-disclosure of those files.”

Democrats have continued calling for accountability involving the files after another allegation was made earlier this week. An unnamed Democrat told Cuomo that the issue would receive attention if the party prevailed in the midterm elections.

“That is going to be a focus for us,” the Democrat told Cuomo. “The American people demand it, and it’s the right thing to do. So that is going to be on the agenda.”

The latest push therefore combines Massie and Khanna’s proposed legislation with Krishnamoorthi’s calls for subpoenas and televised survivor hearings. Lawmakers are considering several avenues to obtain and release documents that remain undisclosed.

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