Dear Mr Neece:
Thank you for reaching out regarding the release of the Epstein files. I share your concerns.
As you may know, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has faced justified criticism for failing to fully comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law I supported when it passed the House last year. Over half of the relevant documents, including FBI interviews, remain withheld. While millions of pages have been released, there are significant gaps in information about high-profile individuals, with officials citing privacy, privilege, or claiming some documents are "duplicative." The DOJ missed its deadline by over a month, and the releases have been marred by redaction errors and accusations of missing key details. Adding insult to injury, some of the documents that were released included the names of victims, directly violating the law's explicit prohibition against doing so. Despite the White House defending the process as thorough, millions of pages remain inaccessible, which is unacceptable and deeply disrespectful to the victims.
When I raised concerns about this lack of transparency in a House Judiciary hearing, Attorney General Pam Bondi responded with nothing more than theatrics and recycled White House talking points, showing a clear disregard for the seriousness of this issue and the victims involved. Her incompetence in handling this matter has only made the situation worse. You can watch the full exchange from the February 11th hearing here.
Recently, I joined the Democratic Women's Caucus in urging the DOJ Office of Inspector General to step in and ensure the full release of the Epstein files in accordance with the law, and in a manner centered on survivors. Our letter calls on the Inspector General to intervene, using all available authorities, and to address several key questions about their investigation. The letter is attached for your review. Rest assured, I will continue to monitor this issue and keep your concerns in mind as relevant Congressional actions develop.
Thank you again for contacting me. If I can be of further assistance to you or your family, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Zoe Lofgren
Member of Congress
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