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Epstein files dispute erupts during markup as Democrats push release and Republicans press procedural objections
Summary
Multiple members used the HR 4371 markup to press for release of the "Epstein files," proposing amendments to delay bills until files are released; Democrats repeatedly attempted to attach or force votes and filed a discharge petition while Republicans argued those amendments were not germane and tabled appeals.
During the Judiciary Committee markup members repeatedly returned to a separate dispute over so-called "Epstein files," with multiple amendments and appeals tied to the perceived need to release prosecutorial and investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates.
Democratic members repeatedly offered amendments that would withhold the effectiveness of committee bills until the release of the full Epstein-related files or Acosta-related materials. Representative Jamie Raskin and others argued the files were central to accountability and victims'rights oversight and said release would aid committee investigations.…
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