House Poised for Showdown on Jeffrey Epstein File Release

Lawmakers pushing to release files tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation are predicting a major victory in the House this week, with a “deluge of Republicans” expected to support their bill, potentially defying GOP leadership and President 👤Donald Trump.

According to The Associated Press, the proposed legislation would require the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Epstein, including information on the investigation into his death in federal prison. Sensitive details about victims or ongoing federal investigations could be redacted.

“There could be 100 or more” Republican votes, said Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., on Sunday. “I’m hoping to get a veto-proof majority on this legislation when it comes up for a vote.”

Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced a discharge petition in July to force a vote on the bill. The rarely successful tool allows a majority of House members to bypass leadership and bring legislation directly to the floor.

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., previously criticized the petition and disrupted the GOP’s legislative agenda to avoid a vote. Democrats also alleged that the seating of Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., was delayed to prevent her from becoming the 218th signature needed to trigger a floor vote. Grijalva signed shortly after taking the oath last week.

Massie said Johnson, Trump, and others who opposed the effort “will be taking a big loss this week.” “I’m not tired of winning yet, but we are winning,” he said.

Johnson indicated confidence