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Massie to Push a Forced Vote on Second Epstein Files Bill Next Week
The measure would let survivors and certain officials sue the Justice Department over withheld Epstein records and seek unredacted material.
- Republican Representative Thomas Massie expects to secure 218 signatures for a discharge petition next week, forcing a House vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II.
- Co-Sponsored by Democratic Representative Ro Khanna, the legislation responds to allegations that the Justice Department failed to comply with the 2025 transparency law, with claims the agency unlawfully withholds over 3 million records.
- H.R. 9694 authorizes Epstein survivors and state attorneys general to file civil actions against the DOJ over alleged unlawful withholding, while granting access to unredacted investigative files for criminal proceedings.
- While the petition forces the measure to the floor, bypassing House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP leadership, a House vote does not guarantee the bill's approval, and the proposal must pass required legislative stages.
- Following recent midterm elections, Democrats are preparing to take control of the House in January, and Representative Robert Garcia identified Epstein-related oversight as a potential priority for the new session.
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Massie to push a forced vote on second Epstein files bill next week
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), the sponsor of the original Epstein Files Transparent Act, said Thursday he felt confident he could force a vote on a follow up bill once Congress returns following the election.
·Cleveland, United States
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Massie Says 218 Signatures Are Coming Next Week to Force Vote on Epstein Bill Allowing Survivors to Sue DOJ Over Hidden Files
Thomas Massie predicts 218 signatures for a House vote on a bill letting Epstein survivors challenge alleged withholding of Justice Department records.
·United Kingdom
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