Billionaire tech leader Bill Gates is set to appear before the House Oversight Committee later this year as part of the panel’s investigation into the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The testimony is scheduled for June 10, 2026, and comes as the committee continues to examine Epstein’s network and the federal government’s handling of his crimes.
Gates will sit for a transcribed interview, a formal process in which investigators record responses under oath, as lawmakers seek clarity on his past interactions with Epstein. A spokesperson for Gates said he “welcomes the opportunity to appear before the Committee” and emphasized he never witnessed or participated in any of Epstein’s illegal conduct, and looks forward to answering all questions to support the work.
The House panel, led by Republican Chairman James Comer, formally requested Gates’s appearance in a March 3 letter, saying that recent documents released by the Department of Justice and other sources suggested Gates “has information that will assist in its investigation.”
The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Epstein’s associates. Gates apologized earlier this year to staff at the Gates Foundation for his past association with Epstein — dating from 2011 to around 2014 — calling the relationship a “huge mistake.” He has also publicly stated he did not witness or participate in Epstein’s crimes.
Gates is among several high‑profile figures the committee has sought to question; other requests include interviews with Howard Lutnick and former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler, as the panel continues to review evidence tied to Epstein’s activities and alleged connections.
Gates’s testimony does not indicate he has been accused of any wrongdoing — but it reflects the committee’s broad inquiry into how Epstein operated and who in his orbit may have relevant information.
