House Oversight Subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi to Testify on Epstein Files

The House Oversight Committee has formally subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi, compelling her to testify in a closed-door deposition on April 14, 2026.

“WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Pam Bondi was subpoenaed Tuesday to answer questions from Congress about the Justice Department's sex trafficking investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency's handling of millions of files related to the disgraced financier”

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The subpoena relates to the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and related files.

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Republican Committee Chairman James Comer issued the subpoena after the panel voted earlier this month to authorize the deposition.

Comer stated in his letter that the committee has "questions regarding the Department of Justice's handling of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his associates and its compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act."

The subpoena represents a significant escalation in congressional oversight of the Trump administration's management of sensitive Epstein-related documents.

These documents have been the subject of intense scrutiny since their partial release began in December 2025.

The investigation centers on concerns about "possible mismanagement" of the federal government's Epstein probe and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November 2025 to mandate the release of all Epstein-related documents.

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Lawmakers have raised multiple issues with the Justice Department's handling of the files.

Complaints include that large portions remain unreleased or heavily redacted.

According to congressional and media analysis, the Justice Department has released roughly half of the six million pages in its possession.

Tens of thousands of documents have been withheld, including material containing explicit content or identifying victims.

Some lawmakers have also raised concerns about missing records, including documents and video evidence they believe should have been turned over under the law.

The bipartisan nature of the subpoena vote underscores the political significance of the Epstein files issue.

“Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein files WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Pam Bondi was subpoenaed Tuesday to answer questions from Congress about the Justice Department’s sex trafficking investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency’s handling of millions of files related to the disgraced financier”

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Five Republicans joined all Democrats on the Oversight Committee in supporting the measure.

The motion to subpoena Bondi was introduced by Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace of South Carolina.

Mace has been particularly vocal in her criticism of the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein materials.

She has accused the department of withholding information and said lawmakers needed answers about the scope of the materials.

Mace stated "Every victim deserves justice."

The unusual level of Republican support reflects growing discontent within the president's own base over Bondi's management of the document review and release process.

The Justice Department has vigorously defended its handling of the Epstein files.

It called the subpoena "completely unnecessary" in a statement released Tuesday.

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A DOJ spokesperson emphasized that lawmakers have been invited to view the unredacted files for themselves.

The Attorney General has "always made herself available to speak directly with members of Congress."

The department noted that Bondi "continues to have calls and meetings with members of Congress on the Epstein Files Transparency Act."

It offered to brief the committee on Wednesday.

The DOJ statement maintained that the agency "worked as quickly and diligently as possible to review and release millions of documents required under the law."

The department has denied accusations that it used redactions to protect certain people or improperly withheld materials.

The subpoena comes amid broader congressional scrutiny of Epstein-related materials and the individuals named in the files.

“Washington — The GOP chairman of the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi for testimony on the Justice Department's handling of the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein”

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Epstein was a convicted pedophile and millionaire New York City financier who died in federal custody in 2019.

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He died while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.

Epstein had long-standing ties to political and business elites.

His case has remained politically charged, with continuing disputes over the release of investigative records.

There are disputes about the extent of his network.

The Oversight Committee has previously subpoenaed former President Bill Clinton and former first lady Hillary Clinton.

The committee has also indicated it may subpoena Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Lutnick acknowledged visiting Epstein's island in the Caribbean with his family in 2012.

Bondi has previously faced intense questioning about her handling of the Epstein files during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in February.

She sparred with lawmakers and repeatedly declined to answer direct questions about the document release process.

With accusers of Epstein watching from the hearing room, Bondi defended the DOJ's handling of the files.

Her testimony drew criticism for its combative tone.

The attorney general's management of the Epstein files has become a political liability for the Trump administration.

Critics accuse the department of hiding certain documents and over-redacting files.

Victims have slammed the department for sloppy redactions that revealed their sensitive information.

The subpoena represents a critical test of the administration's commitment to transparency.

It could have significant political ramifications as the 2026 election approaches.