Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is set to answer questions in a closed-door session with a House panel on Wednesday regarding his past interactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The session, arranged by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, follows Lutnick's February admission to a Senate committee that he and his family visited Epstein's private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2012.
The interview is part of a broader congressional inquiry into Epstein's connections with prominent individuals and their potential legal or reputational implications.
Lutnick, who has been a vocal advocate for regulatory reform, now faces scrutiny over his past associations.
The development comes amid heightened political sensitivity around financial and regulatory oversight.
While no direct market impact has been observed yet, the session could affect investor sentiment toward Lutnick's leadership and the broader regulatory environment.