Rep. Lauren Boebert declined to say who might provide the 218th signature to advance a discharge petition for the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, saying only, "We'll see," and urging reporters to press undecided Democrats. The short on-camera exchange also noted Rep. Ralph Norman as the 217th signer. The Massie amendment would allow victims, states and Congress to sue the DOJ over hidden or redacted Epstein-related records. The second petition has 100+ signatures but still needs more Republican backing to force a House vote.
Boebert Says “We’ll See” When Asked Who Will Deliver 218th Signature For Epstein Files Transparency Act II
Rep. Lauren Boebert
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert declined to identify who might supply the decisive 218th signature needed to advance a discharge petition for the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, telling reporters, "We’ll see." She also urged journalists to press Democrats who have indicated support but not yet signed the petition.
Pablo Manriquez (MeidasTouch): "Do you think he'll be the 218th on the FC files discharge petition?"
Lauren Boebert: "We'll see. We'll see. We don't even have all the Democrats yet. Why don't you also talk to them? Y'all gotta get them going."
In the clip, Manriquez pushes back, saying he believes Democrats are already on board; Boebert responds that verbal support has not translated into formal signatures. Another voice in the recording notes that Representative Ralph Norman was the 217th signer.
What the Measure Would Do
The amendment, introduced by Representative Thomas Massie, would modify the original 2025 bill to give victims, state governments and Congress the right to sue the Justice Department if officials hide or redact remaining documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Supporters say the change would increase accountability and help ensure fuller public access to records; opponents have raised concerns about potential legal and executive-branch implications.
Where the Petition Stands
Boebert was among the lawmakers who signed the first successful discharge petition in 2025. The current, second petition has collected more than 100 signatures but still needs broader Republican support to reach the 218-signature threshold required to force a House floor vote.
The exchange has drawn attention as reporters and lawmakers press for clarity about who will deliver the decisive signature and when the petition could reach the necessary threshold to proceed.
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