Thomas Massie, a U.S. Congressman representing Kentucky’s 4th district since 2012, has taken to social media to criticize recent congressional actions related to the release of information about Jeffrey Epstein and to advocate for greater transparency.
On July 18, 2025, Massie posted on X: “Congress thinks you’re stupid. The rules committee passed a NON-BINDING Epstein resolution, hoping folks will accept it as real. It forces the release of NOTHING. But that resolution isn’t commingled with the Rescissions package, as I incorrectly described in this deleted post: https://t.co/0lV5saggTX”.
Later that day, he expressed support for binding legislation introduced by another member of Congress. At 02:16 UTC on July 18, Massie wrote: “Thank you @RepNancyMace for sponsoring our BINDING legislation to delivery transparency for Americans and justice for Epstein’s victims. https://t.co/ZtVG3z1UJh”.
By the afternoon of July 18, Massie addressed his followers directly regarding congressional support for releasing documents related to Epstein. He stated: “Does your Congressman support releasing the Epstein files? After 7 legislative days, I can begin collection of 218 signatures on a petition to force the vote. In the mean time these members have already sponsored the bill (.gov list can be a day behind). https://t.co/Y9hj5s4htr”.
Massie’s recent statements are part of ongoing efforts in Congress to increase public access to information connected with Jeffrey Epstein’s case. Non-binding resolutions do not have legal force and cannot compel agencies or individuals to act; binding legislation is required for enforceable action.
Thomas Massie was born in Huntington, West Virginia in 1971 and currently resides in Garrison. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), earned in 1993. Before joining Congress in 2012—succeeding Geoff Davis—he served both in the Kentucky House of Representatives and as Lewis County Judge Executive.
