House to Vote on Releasing Epstein Investigation Files
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill mandating the release of Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, following bipartisan support and a shift in stance from President Trump.
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the "Epstein Files Transparency Act," a bill requiring the Department of Justice to release all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein. This development follows a bipartisan discharge petition that garnered the necessary 218 signatures, compelling a floor vote.
Speaker Mike Johnson, who had previously resisted bringing the bill to a vote, announced the decision after the petition's success.
President Donald Trump, who had earlier dismissed the focus on Epstein as a "Democrat hoax," has now expressed support for the bill, stating he has "nothing to hide."
The bill, co-sponsored by Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), aims to provide transparency regarding Epstein's network and activities. If passed by the House, the legislation will move to the Senate for consideration.
Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. The release of these files is anticipated to shed light on his connections and the extent of his criminal activities.
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