Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to appear before the House Oversight Committee on May 6 for questioning related to the panel's ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to committee sources.

The interview follows the release of Justice Department files concerning Epstein that revealed previously unknown connections between Lutnick and the convicted sex offender. The documents were made public as part of ongoing congressional scrutiny into Epstein's network of associates.

Lutnick, who serves as President Trump's commerce secretary, will face questions about the nature and extent of his relationship with Epstein. The House Oversight Committee has been conducting a broader investigation into Epstein's associates and their potential knowledge of his criminal activities.

The May 6 date represents a formal step in the committee's probe, which has sought to examine various individuals who had connections to Epstein before his 2019 death in federal custody. Lutnick's appearance will be part of the committee's efforts to gather testimony from figures identified in the released documentation.

The Justice Department files that prompted the committee's interest in Lutnick were released as part of court proceedings and government transparency efforts related to the Epstein case. These documents have led to renewed scrutiny of individuals who had business or personal relationships with the financier.