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Massie secures signatures to force vote on second Epstein files petition
The petition would let survivors access their records and could help state attorneys general pursue prosecutions, Massie said.
- On Wednesday, Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie announced he secured the required 218 signatures for a discharge petition to force a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II.
- Last year, Massie and California Rep. Khanna spearheaded the original Epstein Files Transparency Act, which President Donald Trump signed to release documents regarding disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
- The petition aims to allow Survivors access to their own records and empower State Attorneys General to prosecute crimes, while Massie alleges the DOJ is withholding critical files.
- New Mexico Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez and Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal joined the effort, bringing the discharge petition to the floor for a vote.
- Despite the DOJ previously releasing millions of documents under the initial act, lawmakers continue to object because many names remain redacted within those records.
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New Epstein files bill reached number of signatures needed to force House vote, says congressman
Republican lawmaker says he is working with Democrats to bring Epstein Files Transparency Act II to floor ‘soon,’ criticizing how last year's law on the files was carried out
·Ankara, Türkiye
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Massie announces he has enough signatures for discharge petition for Epstein Files part 2
Massie said he was working with Democratic Reps. Ro Khanna (California), Teresa Leger Fernandez (New Mexico) and Pramila Jayapal (Washington) to get the discharge petition to the floor for a vote.
·Washington, United States
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