Contracting America First Act

This bill prohibits U.S. federal agencies from entering into, renewing, or extending contracts for "covered software systems" with internationally owned software companies. It directly affects federal agencies (which must comply) and internationally owned software companies (which are barred from these contracts). Agencies must require contractors to certify under penalty of perjury that they are not internationally owned, with limited national security waivers allowed. "Covered software systems" include those storing sensitive personal information (like Social Security numbers or medical records) for 500+ federal employees. The law requires updating federal contracting rules within 180 days to implement these changes.