Next week, members of the U.S. Congress will face a defining test: whether to vote to release the Epstein files or not. This is not a partisan battle between Democrats and Republicans. It is a question of truth, accountability, and whether the powerful will finally be held to the same standard as everyone else. No one is above the law.

The vote is shaping up to be one of the most consequential transparency battles in recent Congressional memory. This is not only about the legacy of Jeffrey Epstein; it’s about the rights of his victims and survivors. For decades, Epstein operated with impunity, shielded by wealth, connections, and institutions that looked the other way. His network of associates has long been protected from scrutiny. That protection must now come to an end.

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the House of Representatives is expected to vote. If passed, the Department of Justice would have 30 days to release the files. The Senate’s position remains uncertain, meaning the measure could stall even if the House approves it. Any member of Congress who votes against releasing the international pedophilia files is voting against the survivors, against justice, against truth, and against morality.

Lawmakers are divided. Some argue that releasing the files could expose sensitive information or compromise ongoing investigations. Others warn that unredacted disclosures might unfairly implicate individuals. Yet every delay, every redaction, every excuse is a clear sign of complicity with the merciless individuals that brought this filth to America’s shores.

This vote is not just about sealed documents. It is about whether the American public has the right to know the full extent of one of the most disturbing scandals in modern history. The files are not mere paperwork; they are evidence of how power can be abused, how justice can be delayed, and how accountability can be evaded. To keep them hidden now would be to repeat the very failures that allowed Epstein to thrive.

Transparency is not optional; it is the only path forward. Congress must recognize that this vote is not about protecting reputations; it is about restoring trust. If lawmakers choose secrecy, they will confirm the public’s worst suspicions: that the powerful protect their own, even at the expense of justice for Epstein’s victims/survivors, many of whom were children when they were violated.

The Epstein files are more than a scandal. They are a mirror that Epstein’s co-conspirators and enablers will finally have to face. What Congress chooses to reveal, or conceal will reflect the integrity of the institution itself. Next week’s vote is not just about Epstein; it is about whether democracy can withstand the weight of truth.