The House Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena to Pam Bondi requiring her to testify about her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, a move aimed at scrutinizing the Department of Justice’s response to sex trafficking investigations.

James Comer (R-Ky.) announced Tuesday that the subpoena compels Bondi to appear for a deposition in line with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The measure is intended to inform potential legislative reforms, including improving government responses to sex trafficking and reviewing non-prosecution or plea agreements in sex crime cases.

While the subpoena avoids direct criticism of Bondi, it was approved on March 4 by committee Republicans expressing concerns over her leadership. Democrats on the committee, along with Republican Representatives Nancy Mace of South Carolina, Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Tim Burchett of Tennessee, Michael Cloud of Texas, and Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, all supported the measure.

The Department of Justice criticized the move, calling the subpoena “completely unnecessary.” A DOJ spokesperson said Bondi has consistently made herself available to lawmakers and has invited members of Congress to review the unredacted files at the department.

“This subpoena is completely unnecessary,” the statement read. “Lawmakers have been invited to view the unredacted files for themselves at the Department of Justice, and the Attorney General has always made herself available to speak directly with members of Congress. She continues to have calls and meetings with members of Congress on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which is why the Department offered to brief the committee tomorrow. As always, we look forward to continuing to provide policymakers with the facts.”

Bondi is scheduled to appear before the House Oversight Committee on April 14.