Epstein Files - Concerns About Pace of Release

Rule of Law/Transparency

Contact Information

Date Contacted: March 2026 Method: Email via Langworthy.house.gov Topic: Concerns about the pace of Jeffrey Epstein file releases Response Status: Form letter received same day (Mar 10, 2026) Note: Same form letter sent to multiple constituents; a second copy forwarded to LangworthyWatch with tracking code [6ZRK1V-0R732]

Langworthy’s Response

Tracking Code: [NW4GX7-EPD07] Response Date: March 10, 2026 (3:00 PM, direct); also forwarded 3:26 PM

“Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns about the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. I appreciate the opportunity to respond.”

On transparency:

“I want to begin by stating that Jeffrey Epstein was a disgusting individual, and I support full transparency and accountability regarding the Epstein files. I have never opposed the release of the documents since Epstein’s 2019 suicide, and I strongly believe that any individual who has committed crimes – especially crimes against minors – must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Furthermore, the Epstein case should never be politicized, and justice for victims must never be used as a political weapon or reduced to a partisan talking point.”

On H.R. 4405:

“To that end, I proudly supported the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405) when this legislation passed the House on November 18, 2025. H.R. 4405 requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials related to the Epstein investigation and prosecution. On November 19, 2025, President Trump signed this legislation into law.”

On the pace:

“I understand your concerns with the pace of the release, however it is essential that this process be handled carefully and responsibly, with a strong commitment to protecting survivors. In compliance with H.R. 4405, DOJ attorneys are reviewing materials to make legally required redactions to safeguard victims and have committed to releasing the remaining files as soon as possible.”

On House Oversight Committee:

“Furthermore, as a Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, one of my top priorities remains releasing these files. To date, our Committee has released approximately 65,000 pages of documents related to this investigation. As our investigation continues, I will keep our shared commitment to protecting children and seeking justice in mind.”

Context: September 2026 Contradiction

This letter says “I have never opposed the release of the documents.”

However, documented records show:

  • July 14, 2025: Langworthy voted NO on an amendment to release Epstein files
  • September 4, 2025: Sent a letter defending that NO vote as a “political stunt” (see September 2025 correspondence)
  • November 18, 2025: Voted YES on H.R. 4405 (passed 427-1)
  • March 2026: Claims “I have never opposed the release”

The September 2025 letter and July 2025 vote are documented contradictions to the March 2026 claim.

What This Response Does NOT Address

  1. His own July 2025 NO vote — Not mentioned
  2. Specific pace concerns — Defers to DOJ review process without timeline
  3. Whether he has demanded faster release — Not stated
  4. Names in released documents — Not addressed

Form Letter Evidence

  • Tracking codes: [NW4GX7-EPD07] and [6ZRK1V-0R732] (identical letters, two constituents)
  • Near-identical language in Bondi/Epstein response (Mar 11)
  • Standard closing: “My door is always open…”

Documents

Note: This entry documents publicly available information from official correspondence. Personal constituent information has been redacted.

Last updated: March 14, 2026