Even if bill passes the House, it will still need to get through the Senate before files can be released

The long-awaited showdown is sure to annoy Trump.

The Trump administration has been criticized for failing to release files about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a former friend of President Trump.

Speaker Mike Johnson said the House will vote next week on a bill compelling the Justice Department to fully release the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Mike Johnson announces move hours after swearing in Adelita Grijalva, Democrat whose signature triggered vote

Planned vote comes as newly released emails have renewed scrutiny of President Donald Trump's ties to the sex offender.

Even if bill passes the House, it will still need to get through the Senate before files can be released

The US House of Representatives will vote on releasing all files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein next week.

House advances bill to release Jeffrey Epstein files amid Republican resistance and Trump's opposition to disclosure.