Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick donated $5 million to a super PAC supporting House Republicans before providing testimony to Congress about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to Federal Election Commission filings.

Lutnick made the donation to the Congressional Leadership Fund on April 1, records show. The contribution came after he had agreed to participate in an interview with lawmakers regarding his ties to Epstein.

The Congressional Leadership Fund is a super PAC that supports Republican candidates in House races. The timing of Lutnick's substantial donation has drawn attention given its proximity to his congressional testimony about the Epstein matter.

Lutnick, who serves as Commerce Secretary in the Trump administration, subsequently testified before Congress about his connections to Epstein. The nature and extent of those relationships were the subject of the congressional inquiry.

Federal Election Commission filings document the $5 million contribution, which represents a significant political donation from a sitting cabinet member. The Congressional Leadership Fund typically uses such donations to support Republican House candidates through advertising and other campaign activities.