Thomas Massie on Epstein Files Resolution and Government Spending

Efforts to Release Epstein Files

• 📌 Representative Thomas Massie is working to get a resolution to release the Epstein files onto the House floor.
• 💡 Massie believes the issue of transparency regarding the Epstein files is not going away and that the administration's approach of dribbling out information is insufficient.
• 🎯 He notes that a significant majority of the public, across party lines, wants these files to be released.
• ⚠️ Massie warns that failing to address this transparency issue could erode the Republican base and negatively impact midterm elections.

Discharge Petition and Recess

• 🗓️ The discharge petition requires seven legislative days to become ripe for signatures.
• ⏳ Due to the House potentially leaving for recess early, Massie's efforts to collect signatures before the break may be hindered unless the House stays through Friday.

Government Spending and Appropriations

• 🚫 Massie expresses opposition to a Continuing Resolution (CR) that continues current Biden administration spending levels.
• ✂️ He suggests that any CR should include rescissions of previously removed funding items.
• 🏛️ Massie believes the appropriations committee should be able to complete all appropriation bills during August, given Republican control of the House, Senate, and White House.
• ⚖️ He proposes that individual appropriation bills, like the Department of Defense (DoD) appropriations, could be sent to the Senate for a vote, presenting a clear choice rather than an all-or-nothing funding scenario.
• 📉 Massie is opposed to a straight CR without an across-the-board cut, but has endorsed the idea of a CR with a 1% cut, as previously written into law.