Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Senate Republicans again blocked consideration of his Epstein Files Transparency Act:
“The American people want and deserve transparency—but Senate Republicans are once again blocking justice. The rich and powerful must be held accountable for using their influence, money, and connections to cover up the abuse of our most vulnerable.
“This morning, I was joined by Senators Wyden, Van Hollen, Durbin, and Blumenthal as we made several attempts to take up and pass immediately my bill to provide the public with the truth about Jeffrey Epstein and his horrific crimes.
“Our government serves ‘We the People,’ not ‘We the Powerful.’ To restore the public’s trust in government, we must shine a light on the truth surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and those connected to him.
“Release the damn files.”
Merkley teamed up with New Mexico’s U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján to lead 24 other Senators—including Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)—to introduce the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The bill would direct the U.S. Department of Justice to publicly release all files relating to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, providing full transparency for the American people, accountability for individuals involved with Epstein, and justice for all victims harmed. It also includes strong protections to redact appropriate information to protect victims’ privacy and national security, while explicitly prohibiting redactions based on reputational harm or political sensitivity.
Texto completo de la Epstein Files Transparency Act as introduced in the Senate can be found by clicking aquí.
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