Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) issued a contempt warning to former Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday, one day before her scheduled appearance before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

The warning came as part of the committee's ongoing investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case. Garcia indicated that Bondi was expected to testify pursuant to a bipartisan congressional subpoena, regardless of her current circumstances.

The House Oversight Committee has been examining various aspects of the handling of the Epstein case as part of its investigative activities. Bondi, who served as Florida's Attorney General from 2011 to 2019 before joining the Trump administration, was among those called to provide testimony.

Contempt of Congress charges can be brought against individuals who refuse to comply with congressional subpoenas or fail to appear for scheduled testimony. Such charges require formal proceedings and can result in criminal referrals to the Department of Justice.

The timing of Garcia's warning suggests uncertainty about whether Bondi would appear for her scheduled Tuesday deposition. The committee's investigation represents one of several ongoing congressional inquiries into matters related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.