S 931 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act

S 931 mandates federal agencies to conduct a comprehensive review of their software entitlements and inventories within one year of enactment, requiring detailed accounting of software contracts, costs, usage, and interoperability. Agencies must develop plans to consolidate software licenses, prioritize enterprise agreements for cost savings, and minimize restrictive licensing terms - particularly for cloud services - while ensuring vendor-neutral procurement. The bill also requires a government-wide strategy by the Office of Management Budget within two years, including cost-benefit analyses for enterprise licensing and integration of software spending data into federal budget processes. These provisions directly affect all federal agencies, their CIOs, CFOs, and procurement officers, with reporting to Congress and the Government Accountability Office.
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Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 22, 2023 Last action Jul 25, 2023
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Jul 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-73.
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May 17, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Mar 22, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Mar 22, 2023
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