Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision came just one day before the committee was expected to advance potential criminal contempt of Congress proceedings.
House Oversight Committee leaders confirmed the development, saying the agreement followed weeks of negotiations over testimony conditions. The committee has been examining Epstein’s connections to prominent public figures and reviewing how federal institutions handled matters related to his criminal activities.
A representative for the Clintons confirmed that both will appear before the panel, while also criticizing committee leadership over the handling of the process. The committee has not yet announced specific dates for the testimony but said scheduling discussions are underway.
Lawmakers are seeking information about what the Clintons may have known regarding Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as Hillary Clinton’s oversight of U.S. anti-human trafficking efforts during her tenure as secretary of state. The investigation is part of a broader congressional review of Epstein’s network and influence.
Following the agreement, House leaders temporarily paused contempt proceedings. Committee officials said further steps will depend on compliance with the agreed-upon terms, including confirmed dates and scope of testimony. The investigation remains ongoing.