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New Bill Would Force Release of Epstein Banking Records, Require Investigations of Executives

A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers has introduced legislation that would require financial regulators to release records concerning Jeffrey Epstein's banking relationships and investigate whether banks and their executives violated federal laws while handling his accounts. The proposal could lead to additional disclosures about financial transactions connected to Epstein's operations in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where the government previously secured a $75 million settlement from JPMorgan Chase over allegations that the bank facilitated his sex-trafficking activities. The legislation, titled the Epstein Wall Street Records Act of 2026, was introduced October 15 in both chambers of Congress. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts sponsored the Senate version, S. 5685, while Representative Robert Garcia of California introduced the House version, H.R. 10820. The proposal has drawn support from lawmakers in both parties, including Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentuc...