Newly-released documents from disgraced late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including a number of pictures of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and a photo of a painting depicting Clinton in a blue dress, are seen in these handout images released by the U.S. Justice Department and printed and arranged for a photograph by Reuters in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 19, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
(Washington DC) – Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to appear Tuesday before the House Oversight Committee for a closed-door deposition tied to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, as Republicans warn that failure to comply could trigger a contempt of Congress referral.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is separately scheduled to testify Wednesday. A committee spokeswoman said neither Clinton had formally confirmed their appearance dates.
“The Clintons have not confirmed their appearances for their subpoenaed depositions,” the spokeswoman said, adding that the committee would initiate contempt proceedings if either fails to appear.
Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Committee officials said the deposition would move forward regardless.
Both Clintons were originally scheduled to testify in October, but those dates were postponed during discussions with their attorneys and later delayed due to a funeral, according to committee leaders.
Oversight Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., has warned the panel would pursue contempt charges if Clinton does not comply. Such a charge would require committee approval and a House vote, followed by a referral to the Department of Justice. Criminal contempt of Congress is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine.
The Clintons are among 10 individuals subpoenaed in the Epstein investigation. Bill Clinton was known to have associated with Epstein but has not been accused of wrongdoing related to his crimes.
