Hillary Scholten: “Another example is the Epstein Files Transparency act, which…”

“Speaker Johnson refused to allow a vote on extending these tax credits that help families afford health care. So Democrats, along with a handful of Republicans, signed on to a discharge petition to force that particular vote. Another example is the Epstein Files Transparency act, which would require the Department of Justice to release records related to the Epstein investigation. A win Again, members had to use the discharge petition because leadership would not allow the House to even vote. This function doesn't stop there.” (03:01–03:11)

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