Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces VAMOSA Act To Crack Down On Waste At The VA

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 11, 2025) — Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC 01) introduced the Veterans Affairs Management and Oversight of Software Assets (VAMOSA) Act, a reform bill to fix how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) manages the $1 billion it spends each year on software and digital services. The bill has strong support from veterans’ leaders, technology watchdogs, and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost.

The VA currently lacks a complete inventory of its software, leading to duplicate purchases, unused licenses, overbilling, and cybersecurity risks. The VAMOSA Act requires the VA to track what it buys, eliminates waste, and adopts basic accountability standards. The VAMOSA Act requires the VA to create a complete software inventory, eliminate duplicative spending, and ensure every dollar goes toward serving veterans, not paying for unused programs. 

"The VA spends nearly a billion dollars on software with no tracking system, leading to duplicate licenses and millions in wasted taxpayer funds," said Congresswoman Mace. "This is basic fiscal responsibility to safeguard taxpayer dollars, and supports President Trump's commitment to cutting waste, fraud, and abuse."

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost praised the legislation’s focus on modernization and fiscal responsibility.

“Every year, VA spends nearly a billion dollars on software and related services – it is up to Congress to ensure software purchases are coordinated and cost effective to protect the taxpayers’ investment in VA,” said Chairman Bost. “I am proud of my colleague, Rep. Mace’s new bill, which would require VA to manage its software strategically, improve cybersecurity safety, and modernize its digital infrastructure to give veterans the best possible systems to delivery care and services."

The legislation has also been endorsed by key stakeholders in the technology and software accountability community.

"The Coalition for Fair Software Licensing applauds Representative Nancy Mace for championing long-overdue transparency in federal software spending,”said Ryan Triplette, Executive Director of the Coalition. “By requiring cost-effective and competitive software asset management strategies, the VAMOSA Act will help the VA strengthen security, reduce waste, and protect taxpayer dollars. We urge swift, bipartisan passage of the VAMOSA Act.”

Key Reforms in the VAMOSA Act

The legislation requires the VA to do the following:

• Establish a complete, department-wide inventory of every software product, license, and cloud subscription.
• Eliminate duplication and inefficiencies, including unused licenses and vendor billing inconsistencies.
• Coordinate major software acquisitions through the VA Chief Information Officer to improve accountability and prevent unnecessary overlap.
• Adopt cost-effective licensing strategies, including enterprise-wide agreements where appropriate.
• Ensure full compliance with software license terms and identify underutilized or unauthorized licenses.
• Mandate annual training for VA employees involved in software procurement or management.
• Report annually to Congress on cost savings, progress toward implementation, and improvements in oversight.
• Undergo an independent GAO audit within three years to evaluate implementation, savings, and reductions in duplication.

The bill uses no new spending and relies entirely on existing VA personnel and systems, reinforcing its commitment to efficiency and responsible governance without expanding bureaucracy.

Without modern oversight, the VA cannot guarantee taxpayer dollars are safeguarded or veterans receive the reliable, secure technology they depend on for healthcare, benefits, and essential services. The VAMOSA Act moves the VA toward a mature, accountable software management ecosystem, one which reduces waste, promotes transparency, strengthens cybersecurity, and supports more efficient outcomes for veterans.

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