Rep. Lois Frankel announces new protections for Epstein survivors
The House Appropriations Committee is advancing two key provisions in a bill to protect survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse.Democratic congresswoman Lois Frankel is part of that bipartisan committee.This announcement follows the recent shadow hearing on the Epstein case held last week in Palm Beach County.Previous Coverage: Survivors testify at shadow hearing on Jeffrey Epstein case in West Palm BeachAt that hearing, survivors told members of Congress how prosecutors failed to notify them about Epstein’s secret non-prosecution agreement.”Two of the things that stood out was that number one, the survivors were not included in any discussion when the plea deal was made with Jeffrey Epstein; a plea deal that ended up being a slap on the wrist,” Frankel said.”We also heard very, very, dramatic and sad testimony from survivors that the Trump administration has posted their photos and their personal information when they released the Epstein files,” Frankel said.Now, the House Appropriations Committee has voted to advance two measures in the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.”I want to stress this is bipartisan. We advanced two provisions in our funding budget. One, which would require the Justice Department to immediately remove all the names and private information of survivors from their website and from any information they released,” Frankel said.The second would mandate the DOJ inspector general to review compliance with the Victims’ Rights Act, and make sure all survivors are guaranteed their rights under the law, including notifying them of plea agreements before they’re finalized.”Let’s get some folks under oath to find out why this plea deal happened. And secondly, let’s have the Justice Department clean up their web page, and the files immediately, and give the survivors the privacy that they deserve,” Frankel said.The bill still needs to be considered by the full House and Senate before final approval.Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
The House Appropriations Committee is advancing two key provisions in a bill to protect survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse.
Democratic congresswoman Lois Frankel is part of that bipartisan committee.
This announcement follows the recent shadow hearing on the Epstein case held last week in Palm Beach County.
Previous Coverage: Survivors testify at shadow hearing on Jeffrey Epstein case in West Palm Beach
At that hearing, survivors told members of Congress how prosecutors failed to notify them about Epstein’s secret non-prosecution agreement.
“Two of the things that stood out was that number one, the survivors were not included in any discussion when the plea deal was made with Jeffrey Epstein; a plea deal that ended up being a slap on the wrist,” Frankel said.
“We also heard very, very, dramatic and sad testimony from survivors that the Trump administration has posted their photos and their personal information when they released the Epstein files,” Frankel said.
Now, the House Appropriations Committee has voted to advance two measures in the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
“I want to stress this is bipartisan. We advanced two provisions in our funding budget. One, which would require the Justice Department to immediately remove all the names and private information of survivors from their website and from any information they released,” Frankel said.
The second would mandate the DOJ inspector general to review compliance with the Victims’ Rights Act, and make sure all survivors are guaranteed their rights under the law, including notifying them of plea agreements before they’re finalized.
“Let’s get some folks under oath to find out why this plea deal happened. And secondly, let’s have the Justice Department clean up their web page, and the files immediately, and give the survivors the privacy that they deserve,” Frankel said.
The bill still needs to be considered by the full House and Senate before final approval.
Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
DOCUMENTED REFERENCES
Exploring Documented Records
Public interest in the Epstein case continues not only because of court proceedings and testimonies, but also due to the growing body of documented records that help researchers and readers understand the broader context. Beyond legal files and media reports, some independent projects have organized publicly available data connected to Epstein’s activities.
One example is a structured archive of documented Amazon order records, where purchases are cataloged with dates and product details. While individual items do not prove wrongdoing on their own, examining documented information alongside established facts helps paint a clearer picture of the environment and circumstances surrounding the case.
For readers looking to review primary-source style data rather than interpretations, exploring compiled records can provide additional context to the broader discussion.
