The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bill requiring the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature. The Epstein Files Transparency Act was approved by the House of Representatives earlier in the day with overwhelming support, receiving 427 votes in favor and only one against. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, "This is about giving the American people the transparency they’ve been crying for. Jeffrey Epstein’s victims have waited long enough." The Senate's unanimous consent means the bill will be sent to the White House without any amendments. The legislation mandates that Attorney General Pam Bondi release all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials related to Epstein within 30 days of the bill's enactment. This could include information about Epstein, his convicted accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, and other individuals connected to Epstein's criminal activities. However, the bill specifies that victims' names and any materials depicting child sex abuse will be excluded from disclosure. Trump has indicated he will sign the bill once it reaches his desk, stating, "I'm all for it." However, he also expressed indifference about the timing of the Senate's passage, urging Republicans to focus on his broader agenda. The Justice Department has not yet clarified how it plans to comply with the bill. In July, the department announced it would not release the Epstein files, despite previous commitments to do so. The department possesses millions of documents related to Epstein's sex trafficking network, and it remains uncertain whether these will be made public. The bill's passage comes amid renewed scrutiny of Trump's connections to Epstein. Reports have surfaced indicating that Trump’s name appears frequently in documents related to Epstein, raising questions about his past relationship with the financier. As the Senate approved the bill, a group of House Democrats and Epstein survivors celebrated on Capitol Hill, expressing hope for greater transparency regarding Epstein's activities. The next steps depend on Trump's actions and the Justice Department's response to the new law. The outcome could potentially expose the involvement of influential figures in Epstein's operations, as well as the actions of financial institutions and legal entities that may have enabled his activities. The bill's swift passage reflects a growing demand for accountability and transparency in the wake of Epstein's high-profile case, which has drawn significant public interest and concern.