Summary
The House of Representatives is set to vote on releasing the full Epstein files. These files include documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal investigation. President Trump supports the release and has stated he will sign the bill if it reaches him.
Key Facts
- The House plans to vote on the Epstein files this week, likely on Tuesday.
- Speaker Mike Johnson announced the expected vote.
- President Trump has encouraged House Republicans to vote for the release.
- For the bill to become law, it needs Senate approval and Trump's signature.
- The Epstein files include documents from the Department of Justice's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
- Some Epstein files have already been released by both the DOJ and Congress.
- A petition initiated by Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna led to the upcoming vote.
- It is anticipated that over 100 Republicans might support the bill.