Washington – South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace publicly celebrated a significant development in Congress’s ongoing effort to scrutinize the federal government’s handling of records tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
The South Carolina Republican announced that Attorney General Pam Bondi has been formally subpoenaed to testify before a House committee shortly after the formal decision.
Representative Nancy Mace framed the moment as a step toward accountability after weeks of mounting pressure surrounding the release of Epstein-related files.
In a message shared on social media, Mace confirmed that the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee had officially issued the subpoena following a committee vote earlier this month.
She emphasized that Bondi will now be required to appear for a deposition about the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein investigation and its compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Mace’s post underscored the significance of the upcoming testimony.
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She noted that the attorney general is scheduled to appear on April 14 and will testify under oath, signaling that lawmakers expect direct answers about decisions made during the release of the files. The congresswoman also stressed that survivors connected to the case are waiting for clarity as Congress presses forward with its oversight responsibilities.
🚨JUST IN🚨
The Oversight Committee has officially subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi, after the committee passed our motion to subpoena her earlier this month.
She will appear for a deposition on the Department of Justice's handling of the Epstein investigation and… pic.twitter.com/3Y793j2Lpe
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) March 17, 2026
The subpoena marks the latest chapter in a growing dispute between lawmakers and the Justice Department over the release of documents connected to Epstein and his associates.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed last year, requires federal authorities to disclose a broad range of materials tied to the case. However, the rollout of those records has triggered criticism from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress.
Lawmakers have raised several concerns about the Justice Department’s approach. Some members of Congress have argued that portions of the records were heavily redacted or withheld in ways they believe conflict with the requirements of the law. Others have warned that certain disclosures may have exposed sensitive personal information about survivors.
Mace has emerged as one of the most visible advocates within Congress pushing for answers. Earlier this month, she introduced the motion authorizing the subpoena of Bondi, setting in motion the committee’s formal action.
The measure ultimately passed after five Republican members of the panel joined Democrats in supporting the move, reflecting bipartisan frustration surrounding the handling of the files.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer of Kentucky explained the reasoning behind the subpoena in a letter sent to Bondi. In the document, Comer stated that the committee has questions about how the Justice Department managed the investigation into Epstein and how it determined what information should be released under the transparency law.
Comer wrote that, as attorney general, Bondi is responsible for overseeing the department’s efforts to collect, review, and release records tied to the case. Because of that role, the committee believes she possesses critical insight into how the process unfolded and why certain decisions were made.
Bondi previously faced questions about the issue during a February appearance before the House Judiciary Committee. During that hearing, she defended the Justice Department’s handling of the files while responding to criticism from Democratic lawmakers.
The Justice Department has since pushed back against the necessity of the subpoena. In a statement responding to the committee’s action, a department spokesperson described the move as unnecessary and noted that lawmakers had already been invited to review unredacted documents at the Justice Department.
According to the statement, the attorney general has remained available to speak with members of Congress about the Epstein Files Transparency Act and the department’s review of the records. Officials also said the department had offered to brief the committee on the matter.
Despite those assurances, Mace and other lawmakers say the subpoena ensures the issue will be examined in full view of Congress. With Bondi now scheduled to testify under oath in April, the hearing is expected to become a focal point in the ongoing effort to determine how the Epstein investigation files were handled and whether the transparency law was properly followed.
