February 17, 2026
Dear Mr Neece,
Thank you for contacting me about calling for the release of documents related to the 2019 criminal case of Jeffrey Epstein. Knowing your thoughts on serious issues like this better helps me represent you.
As you may know, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on July 6th, 2019, on federal charges for sex trafficking of minors in Florda and New York. Soon afterward, prosecutors with the Public Corruption Unit of the Southern District of New York charged him with sex trafficking and conspiracy to traffic minors. On August 29th, 2019, nineteen days after Epstein was found dead in his jail cell, a federal judge formerly closed the case.
For years, Americans have called for the government to be transparent and have asked for the release of documents related to Epstein’s crimes. During the Biden Administration, files were prevented from being publicly released. At the time, many in the liberal mainstream media claimed that any interest in the Epstein case was shrouded in “right-wing” conspiracy theories.
Since then, we have seen a change of attitude and urgency from the Democratic party. Any claims that Republicans and the Trump Administration want to cover-up information related to this case, is absurd. During Trump’s second Administration, Republicans voted to release all files related to the case, as seen with the House vote for House Resolution 668, which directed the House Oversight Committee to continue investigations into the possible mismanagement of the Federal Government’s investigation of Jeffery Epstein, the circumstances of Epstein’s death, the operations of his sex trafficking ring, as well as releasing all public committee records relating to the investigation. On November 19th, 2025, H.R. 4405 – Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law, which required the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish certain materials related to the case.
It takes a lot of resources and time to review millions of documents. I commend the Trump Administration for releasing files in a timely manner, while protecting personal information related to victims and any other material that could jeopardize an active federal investigation. According to the DOJ, more than 3.5 million pages, which may include videos and images, have been released. Also, according to the DOJ, any materials not produced fall within the categories of duplicative documents; withheld under deliberative process or attorney client privilege; items unrelated to the case; or upon exceptions under the act such as images of depictions of violence. Despite this progress, I will continue to encourage the Administration to be as transparent as legally possible.
I hope this information has been helpful. As Congress addresses the many challenges facing our nation, I hope you will continue to share your suggestions. To keep up with my work in Congress, visit my website at Harris.house.gov and sign up to receive updates at Harris.house.gov/contact/newsletter-subscribe.
Sincerely,
Member of Congress
Andy Harris M.D.
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