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Epstein Survivors, Bipartisan Lawmakers Set Oct. 8 Capitol Push as Petition Stalls One Signature Short

Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal to swear in members during pro forma sessions has delayed the potential 218th signature from Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

Marjorie Taylor Greene has clashed with some in the Republican Party over the release of the Epstein files.
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 03: Survivor Anouska De Georgiou (C) embraces survivor Danielle Bensky (L) as survivor Chauntae Davies looks on during a news conference with alleged victims of disgraced financier and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein outside the U.S. Capitol on September 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 03: Survivor Anouska De Georgiou speaks during a news conference with alleged victims of disgraced financier and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein outside the U.S. Capitol on September 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Reps. Thomas Massie, Ro Khanna and Marjorie Taylor Greene will host a press conference with victims outside the Capitol on Oct. 8 to press the Trump administration to release Epstein-related government files.
  • The discharge petition driving the effort has 217 signatures, leaving it one shy of the 218 needed to force a House vote on requiring the Justice Department to post the records.
  • Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, recently elected in Arizona, is expected to add the decisive signature once she is sworn in.
  • Johnson has declined to conduct swearing-in ceremonies during pro forma sessions, drawing Democratic accusations that he is delaying the petition’s progress.
  • The Hill reported speculation that GOP leaders could cancel next week’s planned House return, which could push the swearing-in and any petition action further back.