Congressman Dave Taylor votes to release Epstein files

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today voted in support of releasing the entirety of the Epstein files through H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 427-1, with Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., voting against it in its current format.

“The American people deserve transparency about the wretched tragedies that occurred at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates,” said Congressman Taylor. “It is important to note that there are uncertainties surrounding the security of victims’ information in this legislation’s current form, but it is a transparent first step toward holding the perpetrators accountable. Whereas Democrats sat on this information for the past four years, Republicans are bringing it into the light to ensure justice for victims, and I was proud to vote to release the Epstein files today.”

Specifically, this bill will:

• Require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials within its possession pertaining to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, including:

• Materials related to Ghislaine Maxwell;

• Flight logs and travel records, and;

• Individuals named or referenced, including government officials, connected to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.

• Require the DOJ to report to Congress, no later than 15 days after the publication:

• All categories of information that were released or withheld;

• A summary of any redactions made, and;

• A list of all government officials and politically exposed individuals named or referenced in the published materials.

Congressman David Taylor represents Ohio’s Second Congressional District, which includes Clermont, Clinton, Pike, Adams, Brown, Highland, Ross, Scioto, Pickaway, Hocking, Vinton, Jackson, Lawrence, Gallia, and Meigs counties, as well as part of Fayette County. Taylor serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Agriculture Committee. Prior to serving in Congress, Taylor worked as an assistant prosecutor for Clermont County before joining his family’s concrete business, where he ultimately served as President. Please visit taylor.house.gov for more information. 

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