Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of the congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, marking a significant shift after months of resisting subpoenas.
According to statements from their legal teams, both Clintons will appear for sworn depositions, with dates yet to be finalized.
The agreement comes just days before the House was scheduled to vote on holding them in criminal contempt of Congress for previously defying subpoenas.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Kentucky) confirmed that while the Clintons have agreed to testify under certain terms, the contempt proceedings have not yet been formally withdrawn. Comer said the committee is still reviewing the agreement to ensure clarity and compliance.
The investigation intensified following the release of millions of pages of Epstein-related documents by the Department of Justice in early 2026, prompting renewed scrutiny of individuals linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender.
If the depositions move forward, the testimony would represent one of the rare instances in U.S. history in which a former president appears before a congressional committee as part of an active investigation.
Bill Clinton has previously acknowledged traveling aboard Epstein’s private jet in connection with work for his charitable foundation but has repeatedly denied any involvement in Epstein’s criminal activities or any visits to Epstein’s private island. Hillary Clinton has stated that she had no meaningful personal interactions with Epstein.
The House Oversight Committee has not yet announced a timeline for concluding the investigation, but officials say additional witnesses may be called as document reviews continue.
