Bills · S 1956
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1956Licensing and registrationsGovernment studies and investigations
Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act
INTRO JUN 4· LAST ACTION JUN 4
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the federal government spends billions of dollars annually on software, and without clear oversight, it's easy for money to be wasted on duplicate licenses, unused software, or inefficient systems. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to significant cost savings by forcing agencies to identify and eliminate wasteful spending on software.
Beyond cost, a comprehensive understanding of software assets can improve cybersecurity by making it easier to track and update all software, reducing vulnerabilities. It can also enhance government services by promoting interoperability, meaning different agency systems can work together more effectively. If this bill doesn't become law, agencies might continue to operate with less visibility into their software spending and usage, potentially leading to ongoing inefficiencies, higher costs, and increased security risks.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires each federal agency to conduct a comprehensive assessment of all software it uses, owns, or pays for within 18 months.
This provision creates a mandatory, in-depth review process to identify all software assets across the government.
PROVISION 02
The assessment must identify unused or duplicative software, all related costs (including cloud fees), and analyze software interoperability.
This aims to uncover inefficiencies, waste, and opportunities for better integration, potentially saving taxpayer money.
PROVISION 03
Agencies must categorize software entitlements by cost, volume, and type, and list any restrictions on how software can be deployed or used.
This helps agencies understand their software portfolio's value, limitations, and potential for modernization or consolidation.
PROVISION 04
Agencies may use independent contractors to assist with the assessment, ensuring no conflicts of interest.
This allows agencies to leverage external expertise while attempting to maintain impartiality in the assessment process.
PROVISION 05
The completed assessment must be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget, the General Services Administration, the Government Accountability Office, and relevant Congressional committees.
This ensures transparency and external oversight of agency software management practices, promoting accountability.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
84
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 40%
DEM 1 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 4
Introduced in Senate
JUN 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1956
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 4, 2025
Last actionJun 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 4, 2025
Senate BillS 1956Licensing and registrationsGovernment studies and investigations
Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act
INTRODUCED JUN 4, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
