House Republican leaders are gearing up for a significant vote this Tuesday, aiming to pass legislation that would mandate the release of all federal documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This move comes as a result of efforts by Representatives Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), who have successfully bypassed Speaker Mike Johnson to bring their bipartisan bill directly to the floor.

The decision to schedule the vote follows a series of actions by President Donald Trump aimed at derailing the initiative, including multiple posts on Truth Social last Friday. However, Speaker Johnson, indicating a shift in strategy, expressed on Wednesday his intention to expedite the voting process to resolve the matter swiftly.

According to the plan laid out by the GOP, the House Rules Committee is set to approve a procedural measure on Monday night. This measure will facilitate the consideration of eight bills, including the Epstein file legislation. If passed, this could lead to immediate debate and a final vote on the Epstein bill as early as Tuesday afternoon, although there is talk of possibly delaying the vote until the evening.

Despite the controversy surrounding Trump's historical ties to Epstein, numerous Republicans are poised to support the bill. If the House passes the bill, it would still need approval from the Senate and a presidential signature to become law—outcomes that seem uncertain at this stage.

The release of an email from Epstein in 2019 has fueled the controversy, in which he claimed that Trump "knew about the girls" he was trafficking. Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and no evidence has emerged to suggest his participation in Epstein’s trafficking activities.

Further complicating the legislative process are the actions of four Republican Representatives—Massie, Lauren Boebert (Colo.), Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.), and Nancy Mace (S.C.). These members have used a discharge petition to force the vote and are closely monitoring any procedural maneuvers by Speaker Johnson that could undermine, delay, or alter the legislation.

Their opposition could potentially stall proceedings on the House floor, posing a significant challenge to GOP leaders who are eager to kickstart an aggressive legislative agenda after a lengthy seven-week recess and a record government shutdown.

As tensions rise and political stakes increase, all eyes will be on the House this Tuesday to see whether transparency over the Epstein files will prevail or if political interests will delay the quest for truth.