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Massie Champions Epstein Files Bill for Victim Transparency

9/6/2025

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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) defended the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act, highlighting its focus on transparency and victim protections.
Survivors of Epstein's trafficking support the bill, which limits redactions to identifiable victim information.
Massie criticized the DOJ for excessive document redactions and selective information sharing with Congress.
He asserted that his bill complements, rather than duplicates, the House Oversight Committee's investigations.
Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) are advocating for a discharge petition to advance the bill.

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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) defended the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act, highlighting its focus on transparency and victim protections.
Survivors of Epstein's trafficking support the bill, which limits redactions to identifiable victim information.
Massie criticized the DOJ for excessive document redactions and selective information sharing with Congress.
He asserted that his bill complements, rather than duplicates, the House Oversight Committee's investigations.
Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) are advocating for a discharge petition to advance the bill.