Discharge petition on 2nd Epstein files bill secures 218 signatures

A discharge petition to force a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II has amassed 218 signatures, teeing up additional floor action on the prospective bill.

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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie launched a discharge petition over the summer to circumvent leadership and force a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II.

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Discharge petition on 2nd Epstein files bill secures 218 signatures

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Petition for new Epstein files bill gets enough support for vote

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie launched a discharge petition over the summer to circumvent leadership and force a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II.

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