Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Justice for Americans Act of 2022”.
Justice for Americans Act of 2022
A BILL
To eliminate Federal regulatory crimes, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Elimination of Federal regulatory crimes
Notwithstanding any other law, an individual may not be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for violating a rule made by a Federal agency, department, or nonlegislative entity, unless a law providing for incarceration for such specific violation is considered and passed by both Houses of Congress and signed into law by the President.
Sec. 3 Recording of law enforcement interviews
Requirement— Federal law enforcement officers shall record, using an electronic audio or video technology, or both, each custodial and non-custodial interview.
Definition— In this section, the term Federal law enforcement officer means any officer, agent, or employee of the Department of Justice authorized by law or by the Department of Justice to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of Federal criminal law.
Sec. 4 Repeal of authority to issue national security letters
The following provisions of law are repealed:
Section 2709 of title 18, United States Code.
Section 1114(a)(5) of the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3414(a)(5)).
Sections 626 and 627 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681u and 1681v).
Section 802 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3162).