Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) is leading a bipartisan effort in Congress to force the public release of all government files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Through a discharge petition introduced this week, Massie aims to bypass House leadership and bring his bill, the Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA), directly to the floor for a vote.
The Kentucky congressman announced the move Tuesday on X, calling for complete transparency.
“We all deserve to know what’s in the Epstein files, who’s implicated, and how deep this corruption goes,” Massie posted. “Americans were promised justice and transparency.”
He noted the petition will be open for signatures in seven days, and if 218 members sign on, the House will be forced to vote on the legislation.
The EFTA, co-sponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), mandates that the Department of Justice (DOJ) release all unclassified materials related to Epstein, including records from the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Offices.
The bill specifies that documents must be provided in a fully searchable and downloadable format, and prohibits redactions based on embarrassment, reputational harm or political sensitivity, OANN reports.
“The bill bypasses leadership,” Massie wrote. “If your Representative won’t sign the discharge petition, ask why.”
Several House Republicans have already announced their support for the measure, including Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Tim Burchett (R-TN), Eric Burlison (R-MO) and Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ).
Greene responded to Massie’s announcement on social media, writing, “I will never protect pedophiles or the elites and their circles.”
The legislation has gained traction online.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Massie’s original post had been viewed more than 4.5 million times, with tens of thousands of likes, reflecting strong public interest.
Calls for the release of Epstein-related documents have intensified amid reports of internal conflict within the Trump administration.
Last week, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino reportedly clashed with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the pace and scope of document disclosure.
The disagreement reportedly led Bongino to consider resigning.
On Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) also weighed in, stating that the public deserves more transparency, as Resist the Mainstream reported earlier.
Epstein, a convicted sex offender with connections to powerful political and business figures, died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Although officially ruled a suicide, the circumstances surrounding his death have fueled ongoing speculation and public distrust.
Many Americans have demanded the release of files to understand the full scope of Epstein’s alleged criminal network.
Despite rising bipartisan support for full disclosure, President Donald Trump dismissed the renewed push for transparency in a Truth Social post Wednesday.
Referring to the issue as the “Jeffrey Epstein Hoax,” he claimed it was being used by Democrats as a distraction.
“Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this ‘bullsh*t,’ hook, line, and sinker,” Trump wrote, noting that he didn’t “want their support anymore!”
He added, “Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats’ work. Don’t even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success.”
If passed, the Epstein Files Transparency Act would require the DOJ to make all applicable records public within 30 days of enactment.
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