The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions about the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files, signaling Republican frustration with the department’s review and release of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking investigation materials.

All Democrats present supported the subpoena, joined by Republican representatives Lauren Boebert, Tim Burchett, Michael Cloud, and Scott Perry.

Nancy Mace criticized the DOJ for not releasing all Epstein materials, claiming millions of documents remain missing or redacted and alleging a cover-up.

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The broader political backdrop includes debates over whether there was a complete and accurate disclosure of Epstein’s network and victims, and whether additional material that could affect public perception remains unreleased.

Other potential witnesses include Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who agreed to an interview with the committee, though a date has not been set.

The department admitted that some victim names were accidentally published and were subsequently redacted after indications.

Mace argued that a large volume of documents has been released (about three million) but significant material, including footage and other records, remains unreleased or heavily redacted, raising questions about withholding and why.

In addition to Bondi, Comer announced transcribed interviews with seven individuals tied to Epstein, including Bill Gates and Kathryn Ruemmler, with a separate deposition expected from Howard Lutnick.

The Justice Department maintains that nothing relevant was deleted; documents were withheld only if duplicates, privilege, or ongoing investigations applied.

The article frames the dispute as a broader push for transparency and accountability in the release of Epstein-related materials, amid ongoing controversy and investigations spanning administrations.

Before the vote, Comer said Bondi’s chief of staff offered to brief members in small groups, signaling potential testimony flow paths.