Two lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle are insisting that the Jeffrey Epstein case is far from closed, even as the Department of Justice declares its review complete. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) appeared on NewsNation's Chris Cuomo on Wednesday to outline their continued efforts to secure transparency and survivor access to investigation records.
Attorney General Todd Blanche recently said the DOJ's review of the Epstein files was "over," but Mace and Subramanyam argue that much work remains. Mace highlighted a discharge petition dubbed "Epstein 2.0" that is just two signatures short of the threshold needed to force a House vote. If passed, she said, "it will allow survivors to get their documents from the investigation."
The measure would also empower state attorneys general, such as New Mexico's, to pursue their own inquiries if federal prosecutors decline to act. Mace noted that she filed a bill Monday to cover legal fees for survivors who win defamation cases brought against them, providing additional support for those seeking justice.
Subramanyam, who sits on the House Oversight Committee, said the push would intensify if Democrats regain control of the chamber. "We're going to enforce our subpoenas," he declared, adding that Democrats would also subpoena individuals who have previously dodged questions. He pointed out that many earlier interviews were voluntary and not conducted under oath, and that only some witnesses refused to answer certain questions or hand over documents.
"We're only scraping the surface," Subramanyam said, suggesting that the full scope of Epstein's network and the extent of official complicity remain unknown. The bipartisan nature of the effort is notable, as it cuts against the typical partisan gridlock in Washington. Mace and Subramanyam's commitment signals that the Epstein saga will remain a political flashpoint, regardless of which party holds the gavel next year.
The push comes amid broader scrutiny of the DOJ's handling of the case. Critics have accused the department of not going far enough, while supporters say the review was thorough. The strains on the DOJ's resources may also factor into how aggressively it pursues related investigations.
Mace's and Subramanyam's efforts reflect a rare moment of cross-party cooperation on an issue that has captured public attention. Their vow to keep pressing, no matter the political landscape, underscores the enduring demand for answers from Epstein's victims and the public at large.
