Massie’s Epstein files discharge petition gathers enough support to force vote on bill

Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna’s petition has secured enough House signatures to force a vote on legislation requiring the Justice Department to release more records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The milestone puts the bill before the House, though it does not guarantee its passage.

The petition reached the required 218 signatures on Wednesday when Democrat John Garamendi signed. All Democrats and five Republicans signed, including Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman; the effort began in early September.