Rep. Zoe Lofgren, who represents California’s 18th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of statements on social media this week regarding congressional actions on the release of the Epstein files and immigration reform.
On November 18, 2025, Lofgren announced her intention to support the disclosure of information related to Jeffrey Epstein by stating, “I’m heading to the floor now to vote yes on releasing the Epstein files. Trump could save us all some time and just release them now.”
The following day, she reiterated her commitment to supporting survivors and promoting transparency: “I stand with my colleagues in support of the Epstein survivors. Today, the Senate and House voted for transparency and justice, and we won’t stop pushing until we get it.” This post came after both chambers of Congress took action aimed at increasing public access to documents associated with Epstein.
Later that day, Lofgren addressed immigration policy reforms by highlighting her legislative efforts: “My immigration registry bill (H.R. 4696) is a commonsense fix to our outdated immigration system, a reform that President Reagan himself pushed nearly 40 years ago. We need to provide stability to those who have peacefully lived for years in the U.S.”
Lofgren has served as a member of Congress since 1995 after succeeding Don Edwards. Prior to her tenure in Washington, she was a member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors from 1981 through 1994. Born in San Mateo in 1947 and currently residing in San Jose, Lofgren holds degrees from Stanford University and Santa Clara University School of Law.
