LaMalfa Statement on Vote to Release Epstein Files

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

“Today’s vote was a vote for accountability and transparency,” said Rep. LaMalfa. “I have long supported releasing the Epstein documents, including those that identify the perpetrators of abuse. The Department of Justice and the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have already released tens of thousands of Epstein documents, and this legislation builds on those actions. Today’s vote is another important step for obtaining justice for Epstein’s victims.”

The Epstein Files Transparency Act directs the Department of Justice to release all unclassified records tied to Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, related investigations, and materials connected to Epstein’s death.

The bill sets narrow limits on what cannot be released, allowing documents to be withheld or redacted only in cases involving victim privacy, child sexual abuse material, or graphic images.

Congressman Doug LaMalfa is Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus and a lifelong farmer representing California’s First Congressional District, including Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama and Yuba Counties.

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