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House unites to demand Justice Department release Jeffrey Epstein files

Johnson raised concerns about privacy protections but said he would support the bill.

House unites to demand Justice Department release Jeffrey Epstein files
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
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The House passed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein-related files, 427 to 1, after months of pressure from Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna. The debate centered on transparency and protections for victims and other people named in the files.

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Mike Johnson R · LA-4

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  • Readers of left-leaning coverage: 45% good look
  • Readers of right-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House who voiced privacy concerns but said he would vote for the bill

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative who led the effort to pass the bill

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative who led the effort to pass the bill

Massie's version of this story ↗
Clay Higgins
R · LA-3

Representative who cast the lone no vote

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose support for the legislation is mentioned

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader whose next steps were unclear

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader who said he would seek immediate consideration of the bill

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House Votes to Compel Release of Epstein-Related Files

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