House Panel Subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files Compliance

Mar 17, 2026 18:01 UTC

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The House panel has issued a subpoena demanding Attorney General Pam Bondi appear for a deposition regarding the Department of Justice's adherence to the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The move underscores growing political scrutiny over federal transparency efforts.

House panel issued subpoena for AG Pam Bondi’s deposition
Focus on DOJ compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act
Act was signed by President Donald Trump
Subpoena reflects congressional oversight of federal transparency
No specific date or location for deposition has been announced
Political scrutiny surrounding Epstein case documentation remains elevated

A House panel has formally subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi to provide testimony in a deposition concerning the Department of Justice’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The law, signed into effect by President Donald Trump, mandates greater public access to documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The panel’s action reflects intensified congressional oversight on federal transparency and accountability. While the subpoena does not specify a date or location, it marks a significant escalation in the political scrutiny surrounding the handling of sensitive federal records. The development comes amid heightened public interest in the Epstein case and its implications for high-level government conduct. No further details about the scope of the deposition or potential legal consequences have been disclosed.