Adelita Grijalva Sworn In, Completes Epstein Files Petition After Speaker Johnson's Prolonged Delay
Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into Congress after a seven-week delay, immediately signing a petition to force a House vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Overview
- Rep. Adelita Grijalva was finally sworn into Congress, ending a contentious seven-week delay since her special election victory in Arizona's Congressional District 7.
- Speaker Mike Johnson caused the delay, keeping the House on vacation and waiting for a vote on a Senate-passed resolution to reopen the government.
- Upon her swearing-in, Grijalva became the crucial 218th signatory on a discharge petition to release Department of Justice documentation on Jeffrey Epstein.
- This signature secured the necessary support to force a House vote on the Epstein files, a move long advocated by sex abuse survivors seeking transparency.
- The discharge petition is now expected to come to the House floor for a vote in December, though Republicans anticipate potential challenges in the Senate.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the political implications of the delay in Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in, particularly its connection to the Jeffrey Epstein files and former President Trump. They highlight Democratic accusations against Speaker Johnson for the delay and Grijalva's role in securing the vote to release more Epstein-related documents, suggesting a deliberate obstruction.
"Her addition to the House of Representatives guaranteed there was enough lawmaker support to override leadership objections and force a vote on a measure to release more files related to the late disgraced financier and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein."
USA TODAY"Grijalva’s swearing-in shrinks the GOP majority to 219-214, where just three Republican defections can derail any piece of legislation Johnson brings to the floor."
NBC News"Grijalva told All Things Considered she "absolutely" still planned to sign the Epstein discharge petition once she is sworn in, explaining she wants "justice for the survivors and consequences for those who committed crimes against children and women.""
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FAQ
Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in was delayed due to a government shutdown and Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to keep the House on vacation, waiting for a Senate-passed resolution to reopen the government.
A discharge petition is a procedural tool in the House of Representatives that allows members to force a vote on a bill or resolution if it has been stalled in committee. In this case, Grijalva's signature provided the crucial 218th vote needed to force a House vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files.
After the discharge petition reaches 218 signatures, the House is expected to schedule a vote on the release of the Epstein files, likely in December. However, even if the House passes the measure, it may face challenges in the Senate.
Adelita Grijalva is a Democrat who won a special election in Arizona's Congressional District 7 and was sworn into Congress after a seven-week delay.
The Jeffrey Epstein files are significant because they contain Department of Justice documentation related to Epstein's sex trafficking case. Sex abuse survivors and advocates have long pushed for transparency and the release of these files.
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