US House to Vote on Bill Demanding Release of Epstein Files Next Week
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that he will put a bill compelling the release of government files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on the floor for a full vote next week, ahead of schedule. Despite his opposition to the bill, Johnson stated that it would be brought up immediately after the House returns from recess.
The move is made possible by Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in just hours earlier, which triggered a discharge petition automatically leading to a House floor vote on the legislation. Grijalva said in her remarks that "Justice cannot wait another day," as the 218th and final signature on the petition.
The bill has garnered support from several Republicans, including Nebraska's Don Bacon, Tennessee's Tim Burchett, and Pennsylvania's Rob Bresnahan. However, Senate leaders have shown no indication of bringing it up for a vote, and President Trump has denounced the effort as a "Democrat hoax."
Even if the bill passes the House, it still needs to go through the Senate and be signed into law by Trump. The release of Epstein files would be a significant development in the ongoing investigation into his activities. While there have been long-standing conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein's death, which was ruled as a suicide, many are calling for more transparency.
The vote marks an escalation in pressure on lawmakers to make the documents public, with some arguing that justice must not wait any longer. The bill's prospects are uncertain, but it has already sparked significant debate and controversy.
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that he will put a bill compelling the release of government files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on the floor for a full vote next week, ahead of schedule. Despite his opposition to the bill, Johnson stated that it would be brought up immediately after the House returns from recess.
The move is made possible by Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in just hours earlier, which triggered a discharge petition automatically leading to a House floor vote on the legislation. Grijalva said in her remarks that "Justice cannot wait another day," as the 218th and final signature on the petition.
The bill has garnered support from several Republicans, including Nebraska's Don Bacon, Tennessee's Tim Burchett, and Pennsylvania's Rob Bresnahan. However, Senate leaders have shown no indication of bringing it up for a vote, and President Trump has denounced the effort as a "Democrat hoax."
Even if the bill passes the House, it still needs to go through the Senate and be signed into law by Trump. The release of Epstein files would be a significant development in the ongoing investigation into his activities. While there have been long-standing conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein's death, which was ruled as a suicide, many are calling for more transparency.
The vote marks an escalation in pressure on lawmakers to make the documents public, with some arguing that justice must not wait any longer. The bill's prospects are uncertain, but it has already sparked significant debate and controversy.
. I mean, we all know Epstein was super shady, and for years, the government's been keeping some pretty juicy files under wraps. This bill is like a major step towards transparency, you feel? And yeah, it might not be a guarantee that the documents will actually get released, but at least it shows that people are getting restless about this whole situation.
. But seriously, justice does need to wait no more, right? The people deserve some answers here.
. Like, what's next? Are we gonna start demanding our favorite celebrity's entire life story be made public too? I mean, who doesn't want to see all that juicy gossip? And let's not forget the "justice cannot wait another day" nonsense... sounds like someone needs a refresher course on the phrase 
. Anyway, can't wait to see how this whole thing plays out and what kind of drama unfolds 
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! Finally, something is being done about Epstein's files. It's crazy how many people still think justice can wait another day 
. I mean, we've been hearing about the conspiracy theories for years now, but it's time to get real 
. I'm all for transparency and accountability, especially when it comes to someone as powerful and influential as Epstein was. Trump's denial is just, like, so extra 
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. We've had 5+ years of questions still unanswered, and now we're starting to get some traction. It's not going to fix everything overnight, but it's a start 
. Let's hope it keeps the momentum going!
I'm all for transparency, but some folks just don't want to take responsibility for their own work. Like, if you've got nothing to hide, what's the problem? The fact that it's a Democrat-led effort doesn't change the fact that we're talking about the public's right to know. And let's be real, Trump's all about playing politics, not doing what's right. 
If this bill passes, it's gonna be huge, and I'm not just saying that 'cause I love a good conspiracy theory... although, can we talk about how Epstein died for a sec? Still unsolved, btw 
! It's crazy that a few signatures can trigger a House floor vote like that. I think it's about time we see some transparency on those Epstein files - all this secrecy has been super frustrating for many people 
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And if this bill passes, it'll be a huge step forward for accountability and truth-telling 
OMG, this is like, finally happening!!! I've been saying it for years, we need to know the truth about Epstein! Like, what was really going on in that prison? 
. And can you believe some of these republicans are actually supporting this bill?! 
It's like they're trying to help us get some answers 
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The people deserve to know the truth, and justice really cannot wait any longer 
. I'm hyped to see how it all plays out 
. It's like they're trying to speed up the process and make it happen ASAP.
. I'm not saying it's going to change everything, but at least it's a step in the right direction, you know? And who knows, maybe some new info will come out that will blow our minds 
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still gotta root for more info coming out tho