March 5, 2026
Dear Mr Neece,
Thank you for contacting me to share your thoughts regarding Jeffrey Epstein and the ‘Epstein files.’ My most important responsibility is listening to my constituents, and I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me. I voted yes on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was signed into law by President Trump on November 19, 2025. Legally, the Department of Justice (DOJ) was required to release all files related to the investigations into Jeffrey Epstein by December 19, 2025. Thousands of documents have still not been released to the public.
In 2019, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on federal sex trafficking charges and later died while awaiting trial. In early 2024, thousands of pages of court documents related to Epstein’s case were unsealed, heightening public interest in the high-profile investigation. Like you, I was horrified to learn how many young girls Epstein and his associates abused. Anyone who aided or participated in these crimes should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. President Trump, who was in office when Epstein died in federal custody, promised to release previously sealed files to the public. However, the President has failed to keep his promise. In fact, it has been publicly reported that Attorney General Pam Bondi told Trump months ago that his name was in the files. Since then, the Administration has refused to release any new information regarding the case despite strong public demand.
Instead of standing with the victims to demand honesty and accountability, the Justice Department has chosen secrecy. The American public deserves to know the truth. I will continue to push back against this Administration’s efforts to mislead or hide information from the public.
No one is above the law, regardless of their political affiliation. In keeping with the victims’ wishes, I will continue to demand the release of the Epstein files until all applicable documents have been released to the public. Time is up for the DOJ. Attorney General Pam Bondi must comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act or come before Congress and explain why this Administration has chosen to subvert the law.
Thank you again for contacting me. If you have any further concerns on this or any other matter, please be in touch. To stay updated on how I am representing CA50, please sign up for my e-newsletter, like us on Facebook, and follow me on X or Bluesky.
Sincerely,
Scott H. Peters
Member of Congress
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