Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a bill to release all Justice Department case files on Jeffrey Epstein. A petition supporting the vote was signed by all 213 House Democrats and four Republican representatives. The release of these files has gained attention due to Epstein’s connections to public figures, including President Trump.
Key Facts
- The House is set to vote on releasing Epstein files after a petition was signed by 213 Democrats and four Republicans.
- Democratic Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva’s signature was needed to force the vote after a delay in her joining Congress.
- Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring the bill to the floor next week.
- The bill requires the Justice Department to release Epstein files within 30 days of passage.
- Representative Thomas Massie led the petition with support from Marjorie Taylor Greene, Nancy Mace, and Lauren Boebert.
- President Trump has dismissed the focus on Epstein as a "hoax" by Democrats.
- Epstein was found dead in 2019, and his connections to powerful figures have stirred public interest.
- Epstein's files have been a topic of controversy, influencing political discussions.
