Attorney General Pam Bondi Subpoenaed by Congress Over Epstein Investigation

Wed Mar 18 2026 01:42:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A congressional committee has summoned Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions regarding her management of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation amid allegations of mismanagement and failure to protect victims' identities.

The House Oversight Committee has officially summoned Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the handling of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. This action follows accusations from lawmakers, including Nancy Mace, of a perceived cover-up by the Justice Department. Bondi's testimony is sought to clarify the department's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, as criticism mounts over the handling and release of sensitive documents related to the case.

Overview of the Situation

A US congressional committee has formally summoned Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding that she answer questions over her handling of the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee, James Comer, wrote in the subpoena letter that his committee is investigating the possible mismanagement of the investigation.

Calls for Accountability

The move comes weeks after Nancy Mace, a Republican lawmaker, introduced a motion to subpoena Bondi and accused the justice department of a cover-up in releasing the Epstein files. A justice department spokesperson described the subpoena as completely unnecessary.

Political Pressure

Bondi and the Trump administration have faced growing pressure across the political spectrum to release all documents related to the probe. 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, Comer wrote in the letter.

The justice department has also faced criticism over its handling of the files, including failing to redact the names of Epstein's victims.

Next Steps

Bondi has been asked to appear on 14 April. Last November, Trump signed into law legislation compelling the justice department to release all material from its investigations into Epstein. However, critics argue that the department failed to adequately protect the identities of survivors while obscuring those who were not victims.

The justice department stated it has continued to provide policymakers with the facts and claimed that the subpoena is not needed as lawmakers can view unredacted files at the department.

Testimony and Previous Hearings

If Bondi appears, she would follow a succession of high-profile individuals who have testified before the House Oversight Committee, including former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.