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Lawmakers are pushing for the release of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal files as they return to Washington.

Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie are leading an effort to force a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

A press conference featuring Epstein victims, some speaking publicly for the first time, is being held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

With ., the fight to release the criminal files for back on, starting with a to hear from victims.

Congress returned from its summer recess on Sept. 2. The Epstein controversy prompted Speaker of the House to send lawmakers home early in July, and it isn't all they're coming back to. Congress will also need to pass a budget by the end of the month to avoid a government shutdown.

Co-leading the effort to force a vote on a bil

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