Congress requires federal agencies to inventory software and curb unused licenses and hidden cloud costs
This bill passed the House and is now waiting for the Senate to take action. Nothing has happened with this bill or its companion bill since December 2025. Because no progress has been made in six months, the bill is considered stalled.
Companion bill: Government Software: Tracking and Saving on Digital Tools →No action since December 2025
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5862-5864)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5862-5864)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5457.
Covers House passage of the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act, requiring agencies to build comprehensive software inventories, assess license practices, and pursue enterprise licensing to curb duplicative spend.
Reports on House passage and explains key bill provisions: expanded software inventories, independent assessments, enterprise licensing plans, and oversight aimed at reducing wasteful federal software spending.
Daily Scoop podcast item describing the SAMOSA Act advancing out of House Oversight Committee, teeing up a floor vote; highlights agency assessments, inventories, and steps to prevent duplicative software purchases.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act
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