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Secret Service Recording Accountability Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4364| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2025
Stephanie I. Bice

Stephanie I. Bice

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Kelly (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates that the Secret Service record all communications between agents deployed for the protection of individuals entitled to security under federal law. This requirement aims to enhance accountability and provide a detailed record of operational communications during protective assignments. The recordings are generally deleted after 90 days , but this period can be extended. Upon request from specific Congressional committees, such as the Committees on Appropriations or Judiciary, the recordings must be retained for a minimum of 18 months . Furthermore, in the event of an attempt to harm or actual harm to a protected person, these recordings must be made available to these designated committees, ensuring comprehensive oversight and investigation into critical incidents.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10355
Secret Service Recording Accountability Act of 2024
Jul 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10355
    Secret Service Recording Accountability Act of 2024


  • July 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Secret Service Recording Accountability Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4364| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2025
This bill mandates that the Secret Service record all communications between agents deployed for the protection of individuals entitled to security under federal law. This requirement aims to enhance accountability and provide a detailed record of operational communications during protective assignments. The recordings are generally deleted after 90 days , but this period can be extended. Upon request from specific Congressional committees, such as the Committees on Appropriations or Judiciary, the recordings must be retained for a minimum of 18 months . Furthermore, in the event of an attempt to harm or actual harm to a protected person, these recordings must be made available to these designated committees, ensuring comprehensive oversight and investigation into critical incidents.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10355
Secret Service Recording Accountability Act of 2024
Jul 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10355
    Secret Service Recording Accountability Act of 2024


  • July 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Stephanie I. Bice

Stephanie I. Bice

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Kelly (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted