"Lawmakers seeking to force the release of files related to the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein are predicting a big win in the House this week with a "deluge of Republicans" voting for their bill and bucking the GOP leadership and President Donald Trump, who for months have disparaged their effort. The bill would force the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Epstein, as well as any information about the investigation into his death in federal prison."
""There could be 100 or more" votes from Republicans, said Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., among the lawmakers discussing the legislation on Sunday news show appearances. "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 their bill. That is a rarely successful tool that allows a majority of members to bypass House leadership and force a floor vote."
Lawmakers are pursuing legislation to force the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Jeffrey Epstein, including records concerning the federal investigation and questions about his death in federal custody. The proposal allows redaction of victim identities and information tied to ongoing federal investigations. Sponsors used a discharge petition to bypass House leadership and compel a floor vote, and they predict substantial Republican support that could approach or exceed veto-proof levels. House leadership and President Trump criticized the effort, but Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence the House would approve the measure and said there was nothing to hide.
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