Public interest in the Jeffrey Epstein case has surged once again following a recent Justice Department conclusion stating that no evidence exists of a “client list” or blackmail materials—findings that contradict years of speculation and previous claims.

Amid renewed demands for transparency, California Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna introduced an amendment aimed at allowing Congress to vote on whether to make the Epstein case files fully public.

The proposed amendment was brought to a vote on Monday night (July 14) and was ultimately blocked by Republican lawmakers in a 5-7 vote. Had it passed, the amendment would have compelled Attorney General Pam Bondi to publish the Epstein files on a publicly accessible government website.

Following the vote, Congressman Khanna took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration, writing, "Rules voted 5-7 to block the full House from voting on my amendment to have a FULL release of the Epstein file. People are fed up. They are fed up. Thanks Rep. Ralph Norman. Need to put the American people before party!"

Khanna’s amendment has become a lightning rod in the broader debate over government transparency and public accountability—especially in cases involving powerful individuals.

As questions continue to swirl about the extent of Epstein's network and the people involved, the decision to keep these files sealed is likely to intensify public scrutiny and fuel ongoing calls for their release.

Source: Newsweek