Davidson introduces legislation urging Congress to release Jeffrey Epstein Files
Rep. Nate Davidson October 14, 2025 | 1:08 PM
HARRISBURG, Oct. 14 – State Rep. Nate Davidson, D-Cumberland/Dauphin, has introduced legislation (H.R. 344) urging Congress to use its constitutional oversight authority to obtain and release all records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The resolution asks Congress to make public all documents, investigative files, and sealed court records unless specific, limited redactions are necessary to protect victims’ identities or ongoing prosecutions.
The resolution emphasizes that thousands of legal documents, including depositions and flight logs from Epstein’s private jets, have been filed regarding the convicted sex offender. There is bipartisan demand for the release of these records, often referred to as the "Epstein files," to identify those involved in Epstein’s human trafficking. Releasing the files would be an important step in holding predators accountable and restoring public trust in the government, Davidson said.
Pennsylvania has a history of taking a firm stance against sexual abuse. A 2018 grand jury report investigated more than 300 “predator priests,” leading the state to become a national leader in addressing sexual assault. Following the report, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed legislation in 2019 to amend the state constitution, extending the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse survivors.
By demanding the release of the Epstein files, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would reinforce its commitment to ensuring that no one is above the law. The resolution also calls for anyone credibly implicated in crimes within these documents to be thoroughly investigated and, if warranted, fully prosecuted under the law.
This legislative session, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives further demonstrated its commitment to survivors by passing two critical bills, H.B. 462 and H.B. 464, also sponsored by Davidson.
These bills aim to create a two-year “revival window” for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits currently blocked by expired statutes of limitations. House Bill 462 would achieve this through a change to state law, offering a potential path to enactment in 2026 if it clears the Senate and receives the governor’s signature.
House Bill 464, a joint resolution, would achieve the same goal through a state constitutional amendment, a process requiring passage in two consecutive legislative sessions and a statewide voter referendum, with the earliest possible ballot date in 2027. Both bills have been referred to committees in the state Senate for consideration.
The passage of these bills in the House with overwhelming bipartisan support underscores the ongoing legislative effort to ensure that all survivors have their day in court.