Massie secures signatures to force vote on second Epstein files petition
The measure would let survivors and state prosecutors sue the Justice Department over withheld or redacted Epstein records.
- On Wednesday, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie secured the 218th signature on a discharge petition, forcing a House vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II. This procedural tool bypasses House leadership to compel release of remaining Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Massie alleges the Justice Department is "flagrantly and consistently" ignoring disclosure requirements established by last year's law, claiming the department unlawfully withholds over 3 million Epstein files while maintaining heavy redactions.
- California Democrat Rep. John Garamendi provided the decisive 218th signature Wednesday, with support from Republicans including Reps. Nancy Mace, Ralph Norman, and Brian Fitzpatrick. The petition must sit seven legislative days before a floor vote.
- If enacted, the Epstein Files Transparency Act II would authorize State Attorneys General, victims, and Congress members to sue the Justice Department for withholding documents and maintaining redactions.
- The House is set to vote later this month as Massie enters his final weeks in Congress. President Donald Trump, who previously signed the initial transparency act, later called the Epstein files a "hoax.
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Epstein Files Transparency Act II Clears Discharge Petition in House
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Massie's last stand: Epstein files petition hits 218 - and doesn't...
Rep. Thomas Massie's (R-KY) discharge petition for a second Epstein files bill reached 218 signatures on Wednesday morning, less than two months before he leaves Congress - enough to force a House vote on legislation that would let Epstein's victims, state prosecutors and members of Congress sue the Justice Department over records it is still holding back. Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) supplied the 218th signature, a day after Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA…
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