Trump signs Epstein files transparency act, gives DOJ 30 days to release records

President Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA) on November 19, 2025, one day after the House passed it 427–1. The law requires AG Pam Bondi to publicly release all DOJ records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days. Trump had previously resisted release efforts and directed the DOJ to fight transparency requests before signing after overwhelming congressional pressure.