WASHINGTON (WDNews) — The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday directing President Donald Trump’s Justice Department to publicly release all investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein, marking a major step forward after months of internal Republican tensions over the issue.
Lawmakers voted 427-1, with Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana casting the lone vote against the measure. The bill would require DOJ to disclose its records tied to Epstein, the late convicted sex offender whose death and past associations continue to draw public scrutiny.
The legislation now heads to the Senate, where GOP leaders will decide whether to fast-track it to the president. Trump has already said he intends to sign the bill if it reaches his desk.
The move underscores rare bipartisan agreement on a subject that has fueled speculation and political friction.
