•    "We all deserve to know what’s in the Epstein files, who’s implicated, and how deep this corruption goes. Americans were promised justice and transparency. We’re introducing a discharge petition to force a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on releasing the complete files. If your Representative won’t sign the discharge petition, ask why." Source: Rep. Thomas Massie (Republican, Kentucky, District 4)

•    "Just the release is the best-case scenario, because it's a step to restore trust of the American public, even if there's nothing in there. But right now the government has lost trust. If there are powerful and rich men who did engage in sex trafficking or were on Epstein's plane, went to Epstein's island, that information should come out, and people should be held accountable." Source: Rep. Ro Khanna (Democrat, California, District 17) 

•    "The safety of women and girls remains our top priority. Without safety, nothing else in our agenda for women and girls is possible. We’re deeply committed to supporting victims and survivors of sexual assault and trafficking. The children and young women subjected to trafficking, sexual assault, or other crimes and abuses deserve justice and transparency. We ask: who was involved, who is culpable, who is hiding key information, and why? We are extremely disappointed that President Trump and Republicans in the House have blocked votes to force the release of the files and consideration of H.Res 581. The victims and their loved ones deserve justice and the freedom to move on, whatever that may look like for them. But it will be impossible for them to move forward with President Trump’s lack of transparency and the mess he has caused. As we pursue accountability, we will continue to respect the voices and privacy of the survivors to honor their courage, protect their dignity, and ensure that the full truth comes to light." Source: Democratic Women’s Caucus