Johnson to Expedite House Vote on Epstein File Release

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson announced Wednesday that the House will fast-track a vote to release all federal files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender whose death and high-level connections have sparked global speculation and accusations of a massive cover-up.

The long-awaited vote comes after a discharge petition received its 218th signature, allowing lawmakers to bypass standard leadership procedures and force the issue onto the House floor. The final, decisive signature came from newly sworn-in Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva, who filled the seat of her late father, Rep. Raul Grijalva.

“As soon as the discharge petition received the 218th signature, we brought it up on unanimous consent,” Johnson said. “The Democrats shockingly opposed it… It was a staggering level of hypocrisy.”

Despite overwhelming public support for transparency, Democrats attempted to stall the process, objecting to the motion for immediate consideration an objection Johnson says many now claim was a “mistake.” Nevertheless, the vote is now locked in for next week, following the House’s return to session.

The Epstein Files Bill, sponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), has drawn rare bipartisan support. In addition to Democrats, Republican Reps. Lauren Boebert (CO), Nancy Mace (SC), and Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA) joined Massie in signing the petition to move the bill forward.

• The bill would mandate the full public release of all federal files on Epstein’s criminal network, alleged co-conspirators, clients, and investigations.

• Johnson’s decision to expedite the vote comes amid growing public skepticism over what the government has concealed in the years since Epstein’s mysterious jail-cell death in 2019.

• The petition's success also highlights fractures within both parties, as the American people demand answers regardless of political affiliation.

For years, the Department of Justice, FBI, and intelligence agencies have stonewalled transparency on Epstein’s connections to global elites, including politicians, royalty, corporate executives, and celebrities. The pending release of these documents could shake political institutions, expose powerful individuals, and reveal just how deep Epstein’s network went.

Speaker Johnson now navigating a thin Republican majority (219–214) has made it clear that the era of shielding elite predators is over.

“The American people deserve the truth. And they deserve it now,” Johnson said.

Critics are already anticipating that the corporate media and Democrat leadership will attempt to bury or downplay revelations, especially if any high-profile left-leaning names appear in the files. But the tide may be turning.

In a political era marked by censorship, double standards, and selective justice, this vote is shaping up to be a watershed moment for government transparency and a potential reckoning for the global elite.

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