Attorney General Pam Bondi Subpoenaed by Congress Over Epstein Files

Bondi ordered to appear for deposition on April 14 after Republican-led committee vote

Mar. 17, 2026 at 10:19pm

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Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to answer questions about the Justice Department's handling of the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and the release of millions of files related to the case. The committee chairman said Bondi, as the top law enforcement official, has "valuable insight" into the department's efforts to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Why it matters

The subpoena underscores widespread discontent among President Trump's own Republican base over the Justice Department's management of the Epstein files, with critics accusing the department of hiding certain documents and over-redacting files. The department has defended its handling of the materials, saying it worked quickly to review and release millions of documents as required by law.

The details

Bondi was ordered to appear for a deposition on April 14 after a committee vote that was supported by five Republicans. The Justice Department called the subpoena "completely unnecessary," saying Bondi and other officials have already made themselves available to brief lawmakers on the Epstein files.

  • Bondi was subpoenaed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
  • Bondi is ordered to appear for a deposition on April 14, 2026.

The players

Pam Bondi

The Attorney General of the United States, responsible for overseeing the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and release of related files.

James Comer

The Republican chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, which subpoenaed Bondi.

Todd Blanche

The Deputy Attorney General, who was expected to provide a private briefing to committee members along with Bondi.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.