Dear Mr Neece,
Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate your views on this matter and welcome the opportunity to respond to your concerns. It’s a privilege to represent you in Congress, where I will always be a compassionate and tenacious advocate for New York’s 24th Congressional District.
As you may know, I voted “Yes” on H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This bill directed the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files, including files related to Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, flight logs to the island, and any plea deals related to the Epstein files. I applaud President Trump’s commitment to release the files, something President Biden failed to do during his tenure. Unfortunately, this legislation was poorly drafted and failed to include sufficient protections to preserve the privacy of the victims, to prevent the release of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and to keep whistleblowers and undercover law enforcement officers protected. I am disappointed that the Senate did not amend this legislation to include these important safeguards to protect the victims and protect confidential methods and sources. However, I supported this resolution because the release of the files will help provide closure to the many victims of Jeffrey Epstein and ensure the public has all the information possible related to this tragedy. The bill passed the House by a vote of 427-1 and was signed into law by President Trump on November 19, 2025.
Please rest assured that I have noted your views on this issue and will keep them in mind should any further legislation come before the House for a vote.
Thank you again for contacting me. To stay up to date on my work in Washington and across New York’s 24th District, please sign up for my weekly e-newsletter here and be sure to follow me on Facebook and Twitter. I also encourage you to visit my website at https://tenney.house.gov/ to learn more about the full range of services my office can provide you. I am honored to explain every vote I cast in Congress so you always know where I stand. You can read my vote explanations here.
Sincerely,
Rep. Claudia Tenney
Member of Congress






