House Members Launch Discharge Petition to Force Vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act II

Epstein Files Transparency Act II·Latest event September 4, 2026

Sep 1

House Members Launch Discharge Petition to Force Vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act II

The procedural move allows supporters to bypass committee leadership. It brings the Epstein Files Transparency Act II directly to the House floor for a vote. This action follows criticism of the Justice Department over its handling of previous transparency laws. The bill requires the federal government to release unredacted records to victims and state officials. If successful, the petition would help state attorneys general prosecute perpetrators under state law. The legislation also empowers survivors to sue the Department of Justice if records are withheld without a valid reason.

H.R. 9694Epstein Files: New Rules for Releasing Records H.Res. 1430Epstein Files Transparency Act II: Access and EnforcementBeginning today, your congressman can sign a discharge petition to force a vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act II.Lawmakers are drafting new legislation to strengthen the Epstein Files Transparency Act

Aug 3

Massie and Khanna Propose New Rules to Force Release of Unredacted Epstein Records

Rep. Massie and Rep. Khanna introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act II to compel the release of unredacted records. This legislation follows criticism of how the federal government handled the original transparency law. The new rules for releasing records would allow state attorneys general and victims to sue the federal government. These lawsuits could proceed if officials hide or alter files without a valid reason. House members are drafting this more robust legislation to address implementation failures by the Department of Justice. The proposal mandates the release of files to victims, state officials, and members of Congress. Observers are now questioning whether Trump will sign the measure.

H.Res. 1430Epstein Files Transparency Act II: Access and Enforcement H.R. 9694Epstein Files: New Rules for Releasing RecordsLawmakers push for a more robust Epstein Files Transparency Act - but would Trump sign it?

Policies

H.R. 9694 and H.Res. 1430 are companion measures that provide the legal framework and enforcement rules for releasing the records. H.R. 185 is a separate bill that includes broader human trafficking provisions alongside retirement and first responder benefits.

Epstein Files Transparency Act II: Access and Enforcement

H.Res. 1430

Epstein Files: New Rules for Releasing Records

H.R. 9694

Rep. McGovern Introduces Bill to Boost Retirement Savings and Protect Injured First Responders

H.R. 185

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