House Republicans are signaling that their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein-related matters could enter a new phase after Rep. Andy Biggs said congressional investigators are weighing contempt of Congress proceedings against former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. According to Biggs, the potential action comes after both former officials declined to appear for scheduled depositions requested by the House Oversight Committee as part of its ongoing inquiry.
Speaking during an interview with Newsmax, Biggs said the committee spent months negotiating with attorneys representing the Clintons before issuing subpoenas that he said were approved with support from committee members. According to his account, committee investigators believed they had reached an understanding that both witnesses would voluntarily appear for testimony, prompting lawmakers to adjust investigative schedules and prepare for the depositions.
Biggs said the committee was later informed that the Clintons would not appear in person. Instead, he said investigators received written responses through legal counsel. He argued that the written submissions did not satisfy the committee’s requests and maintained that lawmakers believe in-person testimony is necessary to fully address questions related to the investigation.
As a result, Biggs said House investigators are now considering contempt of Congress proceedings. If the committee votes to recommend contempt and the full House ultimately approves the measure, the matter could be referred to the Department of Justice for review. Federal prosecutors would then determine whether any legal action is appropriate under existing law. Such referrals have been used in previous congressional investigations involving officials from both political parties, although enforcement decisions ultimately rest with the executive branch.
The broader investigation is examining alleged connections involving Jeffrey Epstein, the Clintons, and entities associated with the Clinton Foundation. Biggs said committee members are seeking additional testimony and records as they continue reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses connected to the inquiry. He argued that obtaining sworn testimony from high-profile individuals is an important part of the committee’s oversight responsibilities.
At this stage, no court has determined that either Bill Clinton or Hillary Clinton committed wrongdoing in connection with the matters under investigation, and a congressional subpoena or contempt referral does not constitute a finding of guilt. The reported discussions concern compliance with congressional requests for testimony rather than any criminal conviction.
Republican lawmakers backing the investigation say Congress has a responsibility to pursue answers wherever the evidence leads and to ensure that all witnesses are treated equally under the law, regardless of their political status or public profile. Democratic lawmakers had not publicly responded to Biggs’ latest comments at the time of his interview, and the Department of Justice has not announced whether it has received or acted on any potential referral.
The investigation remains ongoing, and any decision regarding contempt proceedings, referrals, or additional testimony will depend on future actions by Congress and, if applicable, the Department of Justice.
