Rep. Thomas Massie says he has secured, or will secure, enough signatures to force a vote next week on a second bill aimed at increasing disclosure of government records tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Several outlets report Massie frames the move as a next-stage push after the first Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Context from the coverage indicates that Massie argues the Justice Department has not fully complied with the disclosure requirements of the earlier law, despite President Trump signing it. New Republic and The Hill both describe Massie’s plan to pursue a discharge-related mechanism to bring the bill to the floor for a vote, while Newsweek emphasizes an approaching “showdown” over disclosures timing.
The outlets also highlight differences in emphasis: New Republic foregrounds Massie’s stated objectives around survivors obtaining records, the role of state attorneys general, and the possibility of legal action to compel compliance. The Hill focuses more on Massie’s confidence in obtaining signatures and forcing the vote when Congress returns.
