The House is set to vote on a bill compelling the Justice Department to release all Jeffrey Epstein case files, overcoming initial resistance from President Trump and Republican leaders amid new revelations and a successful discharge petition.
The House is moving towards a vote on Tuesday to pass the 'Epstein Files Transparency Act,' a bill designed to force the Justice Department to release all its case files and communications related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and the investigation into his death. This effort, which gained traction after new details from Epstein's emails emerged, including claims linking President Trump to Epstein's activities, has overcome initial opposition from Trump and Republican leadership. A rarely used discharge petition, signed by 218 members, including all Democrats and a few key Republicans, propelled the bill to the floor. While Trump initially sought to stymie the effort, he has now indicated he would sign the bill if it passes both chambers, though he frames it as a Democratic issue. House Speaker Mike Johnson has also agreed to expedite the vote. The bill specifically mandates that information cannot be redacted due to 'embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity.' Although the bill is expected to pass the House with significant support, its future in the Senate remains uncertain, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressing reservations about its necessity.
