Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has gathered enough signatures to force a House vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, aiming to address concerns over withheld records by the DOJ. This comes after Congress previously mandated the release of Epstein-related files, which the DOJ did not fully comply with. The petition is anticipated to be eligible for a vote by early December, although its passage remains uncertain.
Key facts
- Massie secured 218 signatures for the Epstein Files Transparency Act II.
- Only four Republicans signed the petition; 214 were Democrats.
- The DOJ missed a deadline to release Epstein-related records by December 19, 2025.
- A report criticized the Trump administration for inadequate victim protections.
- Massie's petition may be eligible for a vote by early December.
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