1. United States
2. Utah
3. Letter

The ongoing delay in releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files is unacceptable. Despite the government shutdown entering its 21st day, this critical matter of public interest must not be further postponed. Speaker Mike Johnson's refusal to swear in Adelita Grijalva, the newly elected Arizona Democrat, is obstructing the democratic process and preventing the discharge petition from reaching the required 218 signatures. I urge you to take immediate action to support the full, unredacted release of the Epstein files. The discharge petition, already signed by all House Democrats and three Republicans, is just one signature away from forcing a vote. This level of bipartisan support clearly demonstrates the urgency and importance of this issue to the American people. Speaker Johnson's claim that a House committee investigation is sufficient is inadequate. The public deserves complete transparency in this high-profile case that has implications reaching the highest levels of power and influence. Any redactions or selective disclosure would only fuel further suspicion and undermine public trust in our institutions. The government shutdown, now in its third week, cannot be used as an excuse to delay justice and transparency. I implore you to use your influence to ensure that when the House reconvenes, the Epstein files are immediately brought to a vote for full, unredacted release. The victims, their families, and the American public have waited long enough for the truth. Your vote on this matter will be closely watched. I expect you to stand on the side of transparency, accountability, and justice by voting in favor of releasing the Epstein files in their entirety, without any redactions. Anything less would be a betrayal of public trust and a failure of your duty as an elected representative.