House Majority Leader Steve Scalise outlined the House’s plans to address the remaining aspects of the Jeffrey Epstein case once lawmakers return from the August recess. The House is currently awaiting the Trump administration’s actions to release Epstein-related grand jury information through the courts during the recess period.
Scal, who has been a vocal advocate for transparency regarding Epstein’s activities, emphasized the importance of the Trump administration’s cooperation in disclosing additional information. The House is hopeful that the administration will facilitate the disclosure of more documents before Congress reconvenes in September. If the courts have already released a significant amount of the information, this would be highly beneficial for the ongoing investigation.
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky is pushing a discharge petition to force a vote on his bipartisan bill to compel the release of more Epstein documents. This effort is set to be ready for a vote in September. The bipartisan nature of the bill suggests a desire for collaboration between both parties to ensure that the public has access to as much information as possible, while also protecting the victims involved in the case.
Scalise reiterated that the House is committed to obtaining the information, but also emphasized the need to protect the interests of the victims. This dual objective highlights the legislative body’s balance between transparency and due process. The ongoing debate over the release of grand jury materials reflects broader concerns over accountability and justice in high-profile cases involving former public figures.