House Oversight Chairman James Comer on Monday threatened former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with contempt charges if they do not show up for their depositions in the Jeffrey Epstein case in January.

Comer made the threat in a letter to the couple's attorney, which comes after the attorney sent a letter to the committee last week outlining why the two Clintons should not be required to appear for their respective depositions, which were initially scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. 

"Your correspondence with the Committee continues to ignore the Committee’s arguments, misstates relevant facts, and seeks information about the Committee’s investigation to which neither you nor your clients are entitled," Comer wrote in a letter shared with Just The News. 

Comer claimed that the attorney said he could not provide alternative dates for their testimonies, and so the committee has selected Jan. 13, 2026, for the former president's deposition, and Jan. 14, 2026 for Hillary Clinton's.

"If your clients do not comply with these new dates, the Committee will move immediately to contempt proceedings," he added.

Comer previously issued subpoenas for their testimonies in August, but was met with continued silence. Other Democrats who were subpoenaed have sent letters to Comer and his committee, indicating that they knew nothing about Epstein, which the chairman said can hold up in court as perjury if the contents are proven false.

The Clintons have not been accused of any wrongdoing in this matter.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.