The House held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress on Wednesday by unanimous consent after he refused to comply with subpoenas in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, referring the matter to the Justice Department for a potential criminal-prosecution decision. People found in contempt of Congress can face possible jail time. The House action followed a unanimous Oversight Committee vote Tuesday after Black declined to provide requested nondisclosure agreements and appear for a deposition. Lawmakers are seeking details of Black's financial relationship with Epstein, including payments that Robert Garcia said totaled $180 million. Black has sued the committee and House Oversight Chair James Comer to block the demands, arguing they are unlawfully broad and intrude on private matters unrelated to Epstein. His lawyers said he supplied the sole confidentiality agreement known to Epstein, denied Maxwell was involved in any agreements, and said Black had no knowledge of Epstein's abuse or involvement in sexual misconduct. The Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.