The US Congress has approved the release of government files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose case has drawn major political and public attention for years. The vote took place on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump withdrew his opposition to making the documents public.

Trump had earlier urged Republicans to stop the move, but many in his own party were prepared to support the release. After Trump stepped back, Congress quickly passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The law requires the government to release all unclassified documents connected to Epstein’s crimes, his network, and his death in jail, which officials had ruled as suicide.

More than 1,000 alleged victims have been identified over the years. Lawmakers from both parties said the public deserves full transparency. The bill passed the House with majority, only one member voted against it. The Senate has agreed to approve it as soon as it is received. Trump also confirmed that he will not veto the bill.

Under the law, the Justice Department must release the files but can withhold specific information if it relates to active investigations. The case has again drawn attention to Epstein’s connections with influential people. Trump has claimed the files will showcase links between Epstein and Democrats. However, Trump also had earlier associations with Epstein, appearing with him at parties and in photos.

In an unusual political step, Democrats and four Republicans used a “discharge petition” to force the bill to the House floor after Republican leaders tried to block it. This move highlighted internal divisions within the Republican Party.

The issue also created tension among Trump’s supporters. The situation escalated further when Trump withdrew his endorsement of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who said the disagreement was centered on the Epstein files.

Survivors of Epstein’s abuse spoke before the vote. Haley Robson, who was recruited at age 16, welcomed the move but remained cautious, saying, “I am traumatized, I am not stupid.” Although the bill has passed, the release process will follow official procedures, and the public will soon see which documents are made available.