# 119-hr-4468: Federal Interviews Reform Act

119-hr-4468, Federal Interviews Reform Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4468
- Congress: 119
- Title: Federal Interviews Reform Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX), 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA), 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Justice Department interviews would be recorded: benefit, medium. 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…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-4468 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4468)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4468 (as of 2026-04-21).