Congressman Michael Baumgartner of Washington’s 5th District announced his support for the passage of H.R. 4405, known as The Epstein Files Transparency Act. This legislation aims to make public documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates.
Baumgartner explained his position by stating, “Today, I voted to release the Epstein Files because, as I have long said, the evil and predatory network surrounding Jeffrey Epstein must be fully exposed. The American people deserve the truth, and every victim of sexual assault deserves justice. That pursuit of justice begins with transparency and accountability.”
He also expressed concern about reports alleging that a Democratic member of Congress was in contact with Jeffrey Epstein during a committee hearing to coordinate lines of questioning. Baumgartner called for an investigation into this matter: “At the same time, I am deeply concerned by reports that a Democrat member of Congress was communicating with Jeffrey Epstein in real time during a committee hearing to coordinate questioning. This is a five‑alarm ethics fire that cannot be ignored. Congress must launch a full investigation into this serious breach of public trust. Justice and integrity in our institutions are not negotiable.”