The committee has invited Gates to testify, following earlier testimonies by Bill and Hillary Clinton and others, as part of a broader set of upcoming witnesses.

Legislation signed by President Trump in November accelerates the release of Epstein investigation materials, expanding public access to documents.

The Epstein investigation has been accelerated by the new law, mandating the DOJ to release case materials related to Epstein inquiries.

Gates has acknowledged meeting Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 but says he did not participate in Epstein’s crimes and regrets the association.

The committee is slated to hear from Bill Gates in a transcribed, closed-door session in June, as part of a broader inquiry into Epstein-related ties.

Justice Department documents have surfaced detailing close friendships, illicit financial dealings, and private photos tied to Epstein that mention Gates.

Gates faced past scrutiny over an Epstein-related 2013 email alleging extramarital affairs, which he denied; he later acknowledged two affairs during his marriage to Melinda Gates.

Pam Bondi, a former Trump attorney general, is expected to testify in the coming months as part of the committee’s push for answers.

Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick is scheduled for a May 6 transcribed interview, with his past ties to Epstein referenced in discussions on governance and transparency.

The House Oversight Committee is coordinating interviews with Lutnick, former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler, and Doug Band, with Lutnick appearing on May 6.

A March 3 letter from the House Oversight Committee requested Gates’s testimony amid wider high-profile hearings.

Rep. Subramanyam says the goal is to understand Epstein’s trafficking and financial crimes and identify involved parties, noting gaps in documents provided by the Trump administration.