Members of the House Oversight Committee said Thursday they plan to continue efforts to enforce a subpoena against former Attorney General Pam Bondi, even after her removal from the position. Lawmakers from both parties have been scrutinizing Bondi over her handling of the Justice Department’s release of files tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Some Republicans also welcomed her departure. Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina criticized Bondi’s handling of the Epstein files, saying it undermined President Donald Trump. Mace emphasized that the subpoena remains valid, noting it was issued to Bondi personally, not solely in her capacity as attorney general.
Democrats on the committee made clear they intend to press forward. Rep. Robert Garcia of California said Bondi remains legally obligated to testify under oath and will not avoid accountability. He added that investigations involving Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will continue despite recent personnel changes.
Other Democratic lawmakers, including Reps. Maxwell Frost, Suhas Subramanyam, Summer Lee, and Ro Khanna echoed those sentiments, calling for answers about unreleased documents, the lack of new prosecutions, and allegations surrounding the handling of the Epstein case.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Committee Chairman James Comer said he will consult with Republican members and the Justice Department to determine the next steps regarding the subpoena. Bondi is currently scheduled to appear for a deposition on April 14 under the terms of the order.
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