Oversight Risks Behind Closed Doors: Preparing For Congressional Transcribed Interviews

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, companies and organizations are wise to assess how a change in control of one or both chambers of Congress could impact their exposure to congressional oversight. If Democrats secure committee gavels, many observers are advising private parties to anticipate a flurry of document subpoenas and high-profile oversight hearings. But there is another key oversight tool that Congress is likely to deploy that is receiving less attention: the transcribed interview, commonly referred to on Capitol Hill as a “TI.”

Historically, congressional investigators typically pursue transcribed interviews with current or former federal officials. But in recent years, committees have increasingly sought TIs of non-governmental actors, including executives, government contractors, consultants, and researchers, who may have information relevant to a congressional investigation. In short, any organization that expects to receive increased oversight scrutiny in the