The House Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, compelling her to testify regarding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) handling of documents related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. The committee’s decision, reached on March 4, 2026, reflects bipartisan concern over the DOJ’s transparency in this high-profile case.
The motion to subpoena Bondi was introduced by Representative Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, and passed with a 24-19 vote. Notably, five Republicans—Mace, Tim Burchett of Tennessee, Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Michael Cloud of Texas, and Scott Perry of Pennsylvania—joined Democrats in supporting the measure. Mace emphasized the public’s demand for clarity, stating, “The American people want answers on the Epstein files, and so do we.” ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/04/house-subpoena-pam-bondi-epstein-files?utm_source=openai))
This action follows the DOJ’s partial release of Epstein-related documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law in November 2025. While the department disclosed over 3 million pages, it withheld approximately 3 million additional documents, citing reasons such as duplication and various privileges, including deliberative process privilege and attorney-client privilege. ([yahoo.com](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/house-oversight-committee-votes-subpoena-210227421.html?utm_source=openai))
Critics, including lawmakers and Epstein’s victims, have expressed dissatisfaction with the DOJ’s redaction practices and the withholding of certain materials. Representative Mace highlighted the issue, noting, “There’s over 65,000 documents missing, and we know there are more than 2,000 videos that are out there. They’re not giving Congress all the information or all the documents, and they’re obfuscating.” ([yahoo.com](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/house-committee-subpoenas-pam-bondi-223122766.html?utm_source=openai))
The DOJ has yet to comment on the subpoena. The House Oversight Committee has not announced a date for Bondi’s testimony. This development underscores the ongoing tension between the legislative and executive branches over the handling of sensitive information in the Epstein case.