Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case, after lawmakers took steps to hold them in criminal contempt of Congress.
The committee said in a post on X that the Clinton family was “trying to avoid contempt by seeking special treatment,” adding that “the Clinton family is not above the law.”
Angel Ureña, deputy chief of staff to Bill Clinton, confirmed in a post on X that both Clintons will appear before the panel.
“They negotiated in good faith. You did not,” Ureña wrote. “But the former President and former Secretary of State will be there and look forward to setting a precedent that applies to everyone.”
The committee is examining what the Clintons may have known about Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, including a review of Hillary Clinton’s role in overseeing U.S. efforts to combat international sex trafficking during her tenure as Secretary of State.
A source familiar with the matter provided Fox News Digital with the text of an email sent by the Clintons’ attorneys to the House Oversight Committee, confirming their agreement to testify under conditions set by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.).
“Please note, and please inform the Chairman, that my clients accept the terms of your letter and will appear for testimony on mutually agreed-upon dates,” the email stated.
“As has been committee practice, please confirm that the House will not proceed with contempt proceedings, as stated by the Chairman in his letter this morning.”
Ranking Member Robert Garcia said the message constituted full compliance with the committee’s demands.
“I mean, they sent confirmation to both us and Republicans that they accepted every subpoena James Comer requested and are willing to come testify,” Garcia said.
However, Comer disputed that characterization, telling Fox News Digital that the agreement lacked specificity.
“The Clintons’ lawyer said they agree to the terms, but those terms again lack clarity, and they have not provided dates for their testimony,” Comer said.
“The only reason they said they agree to the terms is because the House moved forward with contempt. I will clarify the terms they are agreeing to and then discuss next steps with my committee members.”
The shift in the Clintons’ position led the House to temporarily halt contempt proceedings against them on Monday evening.
The House Rules Committee, the final body that typically considers legislation before it reaches the full House for a vote, had been prepared to advance contempt resolutions but abruptly changed course late Monday. It remains unclear when—or if—the delayed effort will resume, reports Sinjali.
Democrats on the committee have emphasized that Comer has not sought contempt charges against others who failed to comply, nor has he threatened the Department of Justice for failing to produce all Epstein-related documents by a previously agreed congressional deadline late last year. So far, the department has produced only a small portion of the expected documents.
