Summary
On Tuesday, the U.S. Congress passed a bill to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. Clay Higgins was the only Republican to vote against it, citing concerns over privacy and justice. President Trump supports the bill and plans to sign it.
Key Facts
- Only one Republican, Rep. Clay Higgins, voted against the bill to release Epstein files.
- President Donald Trump plans to sign the bill, which he supports.
- The bill passed unanimously in the Senate and was backed by almost all House Republicans.
- Rep. Higgins expressed concerns about the bill potentially harming innocent people by revealing sensitive information.
- The bill contains language to protect the privacy of Epstein survivors.
- Rep. Higgins argues that an investigation by the Oversight Committee would be a better approach.
- Higgins represents Louisiana’s Third District and is part of the House Freedom Caucus.
