House to Vote on Releasing DOJ's Epstein Files Next Week
Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House will vote next week on a bill requiring the Department of Justice to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Wednesday that the House of Representatives will vote next week on a bill mandating the Department of Justice to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The bill, introduced by Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), gained momentum after a discharge petition secured the necessary 218 signatures to force a floor vote. The petition received its final signature from newly sworn-in Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ), who emphasized the importance of transparency in the Epstein case.
Johnson's decision to expedite the vote reflects growing pressure within the House to address the Epstein files. Some Republican members have expressed frustration over delays, with Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN) urging for immediate action.
The bill requires the Attorney General to release all unclassified records related to Epstein, including materials concerning Ghislaine Maxwell, flight logs, and travel records. Certain information, such as personal details of victims and materials that could jeopardize active investigations, may be withheld.
The White House has opposed the release of these documents, suggesting that the move is politically motivated.
The upcoming vote is expected to be contentious, with members weighing the demands for transparency against concerns over potential political implications.
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