1. United States
2. Letter

I am writing to urge you to support HR4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would require the Department of Justice to release all unclassified documents and records relating to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days of enactment. The public deserves full transparency about this case, and this legislation provides a clear mechanism to achieve it. The bill mandates the release of critical materials including flight logs, travel records, information on entities connected to Epstein's networks, immunity deals, and internal DOJ communications concerning decisions related to Epstein and his associates. It also requires declassification of related information to the maximum extent possible. These documents could provide answers to questions that have lingered since Epstein's death and shed light on the full scope of his alleged sex trafficking activities. While the bill allows limited exceptions for properly classified information related to national defense or foreign policy, it requires written justification for all redactions to be published in the Federal Register and submitted to Congress. This ensures accountability and prevents the withholding of information based on embarrassment or political sensitivity. The Attorney General would also be required to submit a detailed report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees within 15 days of completing the release, including a list of all government officials and politically exposed persons named in the materials. The American people have waited long enough for answers about the Epstein case. Transparency is essential for public trust in our justice system, particularly when allegations involve powerful individuals and institutions. I urge you to cosponsor and vote in favor of HR4405 to ensure that all relevant information is made available to the public without unnecessary delay.