Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives nearly unanimously approved a bill to release the Epstein files, with only one Republican, Clay Higgins, voting against it. The documents are linked to the late Jeffrey Epstein, who faced sex trafficking charges. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it may be amended to address privacy concerns.
Key Facts
- The House of Representatives voted 427-1 to release the Epstein files.
- Jeffrey Epstein died in jail in 2019 while facing sex trafficking charges.
- There have been persistent rumors about an unreleased Epstein "client list."
- President Trump expressed support for releasing the documents.
- Representative Clay Higgins voted against the bill due to concerns about privacy for innocent people.
- The bill's release is part of an ongoing investigation by the Oversight Committee.
- The bill now goes to the Senate, where possible amendments may address privacy issues.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson believes the Senate will amend the bill to protect victims and whistleblowers.
