“Coming forward has required extraordinary courage, exposing ourselves to public scrutiny, retaliation and lifelong emotional consequences,” Hobson wrote in a Jan. 18 letter. “We did so with belief in our government and trusting that when Congress passed this law, the Executive Branch would honor it.”

The judge ruled this week that he does not have the authority to enforce the disclosure law, but that Massie and Khanna could file a lawsuit or pursue oversight through legislative means.

“We have several avenues in the legislative branch here,” said Massie. “We could bring contempt, inherent contempt, or even impeachment against Pam Bondi.”