House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has provided updates regarding the committee’s review of the federal government’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Chairman Comer announced that he has issued a subpoena to the Epstein estate for documents and communications in its possession, custody, or control in unredacted form.
“The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is reviewing the possible mismanagement of the federal government’s investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, the circumstances and subsequent investigations of Mr. Epstein’s death, the operation of sex-trafficking rings and ways for the federal government to effectively combat them, and potential violations of ethics rules related to elected officials,” wrote Chairman Comer. “It is our understanding that the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein is in custody and control of documents that may further the Committee’s investigation and legislative goals. Further, it is our understanding the Estate is ready and willing to provide these documents to the Committee pursuant to a subpoena. To that end, please see the attached subpoena for documents for delivery on or before September 8, 2025.”
The committee also stated that Alexander Acosta, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida and former Secretary of Labor, will appear voluntarily for a transcribed interview on September 19, 2025.
Additionally, formal written declarations will be accepted from former Attorneys General Alberto Gonzalez, Eric Holder, and Jeff Sessions under penalty of prosecution for false statements confirming they have no information about either case. These individuals were previously subpoenaed for depositions following an adopted motion at an Oversight Subcommittee.
James Comer currently serves in Congress representing Kentucky’s 1st district since replacing Ed Whitfield in 2016. He previously served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2001 to 2012. Born in Carthage, Tennessee in 1972, Comer lives in Tompkinsville and graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in 1993.
