A discharge petition can be initiated by House members to compel a vote on legislation if it garners 218 signatures. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna seeks to use this to push a stock trading ban for Congress members and their families, which has bipartisan interest but faces challenges. In contrast, a petition by Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna aims to secure the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, expected to easily reach the necessary signatures. Luna's proposal may require careful negotiation to obtain sufficient bipartisan support.
A discharge petition allows the House rank-and-file to force a vote on any legislation with support from at least 218 members, a majority of the chamber.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is trying to force a vote on a bill banning Congress members and their families from trading stocks, a long-standing cause for both parties.
A petition regarding the release of Justice Department documents on Jeffrey Epstein is anticipated to gather enough signatures, signaling likely support from both parties.
Luna's petition on stock trading may struggle to gain bipartisan support due to pre-existing negotiations around a possible stock trading bill supported by leadership.
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