US House Clears Bill to Release Epstein Files, Client List Set to Go Public

Washington: The US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the 'Epstein Files Release Bill' with an overwhelming majority. This cleared the way for the confidential files of Jeffrey Epstein's infamous case of human trafficking to become public. The bill was supported by both Democrats and Republicans. This is being considered the first major legal step in Trump's second term. There is a stir in Washington over the possibility of disclosure of many high-profile names in Epstein's 'client list.' Will this bill expose big faces of Hollywood, politics, and business?

Why would Epstein's client list and confidential documents be revealed?

Under the bill, all unredacted files from the Epstein case—client lists, flight logs, witness statements—would be made public. The Trump admin made it a priority. The Justice Department ordered his release within 60 days. Epstein died in prison in 2019, but the Ghislaine Maxwell case raised many names, from Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew to Hollywood stars. Passing the bill will also bring ease in the Senate. Now Trump will sign. Will this open the second chapter of MeToo?

The first major legal step in Trump's second term—what political revenge?

Trump had promised in the 2024 campaign that he would open the Epstein files. Everyone's names will be revealed. Trump's supporters are calling it 'Drain the Swamp 2.0,' but Democrats are cautious. Many names are associated with his camp. Bill is bipartisan, but the timing looks questionable. Will the Clinton-Obama camp be affected?

Who is in the client list, and what will happen now?

Epstein's 'Little St. James' Island Notorious—High-Profile Guests Have Been Accused of Human trafficking. In 2021, Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison, but the client list remained sealed. There are thousands of pages of documents, which include names of politicians, businessmen, and celebs. Now the release has created a stir; will the names trigger new investigations?