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119-hr-4468119th Congress

Federal Interviews Reform Act

Sponsored By: Representative Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]

Introduced

Summary

Mandatory audio and video recording of DOJ interviews. This bill would require the Attorney General to ensure electronic recording of interviews of people suspected of federal crimes, including non-custodial interviews and interviews of U.S. citizens abroad.

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  • People questioned by DOJ: Interviews of suspects would be recorded in investigations of federal offenses or when the Department assists state, local, or tribal law enforcement.
  • Evidence and trials: The Government could not offer statements obtained in interviews that were not recorded as evidence in Federal court.
  • Department operations: The Department of Justice could record interviews without giving notice or getting consent, and the rule covers both custodial and non-custodial interviews.
  • Records and rules: Recordings must be kept for 10 years after the related investigation or any related court process ends, recordings tied to Federal capital cases or certain State capital cases would be kept indefinitely, and the Attorney General would finalize implementing rules within 180 days.

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Justice Department interviews would be recorded

If enacted, the Justice Department would have to audio or video record interviews of people suspected of crimes. This would cover both custodial and non-custodial interviews in federal cases and cases where DOJ helps state, local, or tribal police. It would also cover interviews of U.S. citizens by DOJ personnel outside the United States. Talks with confidential informants would not be recorded under this rule. DOJ could record without telling you or getting your consent. If required recording is missing, the Government could not use those statements in federal court. Recordings would be kept for 10 years after the investigation or related court cases end; capital-case recordings would be kept indefinitely. The Attorney General would have to issue rules within 180 days of enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]

WI • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/16/2025

  • Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 7/16/2025

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