House Republicans have affirmed their commitment to obtaining sworn testimony from former Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Justice Department's approach to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, despite her recent exit from the role.

The House Oversight Committee, which issued a subpoena for Bondi's deposition initially set for April 14, disclosed that this date went unconfirmed by Bondi. Although no longer attorney general, the committee plans to persist, moving to coordinate with her personal legal team to reschedule. “The Department of Justice has stated Pam Bondi will not appear on April 14 for a deposition as she is no longer Attorney General and was subpoenaed in her capacity as Attorney General,” explained a spokesperson for Oversight Republicans. “The Committee will contact Pam Bondi’s personal counsel to discuss next steps regarding scheduling her deposition.”

Last month, Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the subpoena after a bipartisan push within the committee, led by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), who introduced the motion during a hearing. The committee's urgency stems from a desire to address alleged mishandlings in the Epstein case, spotlighting the need for accountability.

Democrats on the committee, including the top Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia of California, have voiced their frustrations, accusing Bondi of evading her responsibilities. “She must come in to testify immediately, and if she defies the subpoena, we will begin contempt charges in the Congress,” Garcia stated. “The survivors deserve justice.”

Notably, the subpoena’s original cover letter from Comer set April 14 as a preliminary date, typically followed by negotiations for a mutually agreeable time. Meanwhile, Todd Blanche, Bondi’s former deputy, now acting as attorney general, has been involved in key Justice Department dealings related to the Epstein case, including interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted co-conspirator, in July.

Bondi, who announced her plans last week on X to transition to a significant private sector role, expressed her continued commitment to supporting former President Trump and his administration.

As the Oversight Committee gears up for transcribed interviews with various high-profile figures such as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and tech mogul Bill Gates, who had interactions with Epstein, the spotlight remains firmly on ensuring all parties involved are held to account, signaling a rigorous investigative schedule in the months ahead.