November 12, 2025legislativeCongressional OversightJudiciary
Adelita Grijalva signs 218th discharge-petition signature for Epstein files vote
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) provided the decisive 218th signature on a discharge petition to force a floor vote on releasing DOJ Epstein investigation files. She signed immediately after being sworn in, with Epstein survivors watching from the gallery. The bipartisan petition was led by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA); four Republicans and all Democrats signed. Under House rules, seven legislative days must pass before a vote can be called.