Archive · 13 Nov 2025
US House to Vote Next Week on Releasing Epstein Files
Imagine there are many secret papers about a man named Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of serious crimes and died before his trial.
Some people in the US government want to share these papers with everyone.
The Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, announced that the House of Representatives will vote next week on a rule to make these files public.
This vote is happening sooner because enough lawmakers signed a special paper, called a discharge petition.
The last signature needed was recently added by a new member of Congress, Adelita Grijalva, who wants justice.
Even if the House agrees to release the files, the Senate must also agree, and the President must sign the bill for it to become law.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a vote next week on a bill to release government files concerning Jeffrey Epstein.
The vote is being expedited due to the completion of a discharge petition, with the final signature provided by Representative Adelita Grijalva.
Epstein died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, fueling calls for transparency.
While some Republicans are expected to support the bill, President Trump has called the effort a 'Democrat hoax'.
Passage requires approval from the Senate and the President's signature to become law.
- Who
- US House of Representatives, Speaker Mike Johnson, Adelita Grijalva, US Justice Department
- What
- A bill compelling the release of government files related to Jeffrey Epstein will be put on the House floor for a vote.
- When
- Next week
- Where
- US House of Representatives
- Why
- Following the completion of a discharge petition which forces a vote, and ongoing calls for transparency regarding Epstein's network and activities after his death.
- Speaker of the House
- Mike Johnson
- Bill Subject
- Release of government files related to Jeffrey Epstein
- House Vote Scheduled
- Next week
- 218th Signature for Discharge Petition
- Adelita Grijalva
- Epstein's Death
- 2019 (suicide while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges)
