What’s next for Congress in the push to release more Epstein files
Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to vote on a bill that would release files related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation. This move follows a successful petition initiated by Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie. The bill mandates the Justice Department to release all related documents unless they concern active investigations or victim privacy.Key Facts
- The U.S. House is set to vote on a bill called the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- A petition with 218 signatures forced the vote, supported mainly by Democrats and some Republicans.
- The bill requires the release of files about Epstein, his investigation, and his death.
- The Justice Department cannot redact information to protect officials from embarrassment, only for privacy or active investigations.
- Speaker Mike Johnson stated the bill would be voted on next week.
- The Senate, with a Republican majority, may pose a challenge for the bill to pass.
- President Donald Trump has opposed the discharge petition for the bill.
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