Rep. Nancy Mace Reintroduces Bipartisan SAMOSA Act To Streamline Federal Software Spending

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 29, 2025) – Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01), Chairwoman of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, has reintroduced the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize how the federal government purchases and manages software, increase accountability, and save taxpayer dollars.

The SAMOSA Act requires federal agencies to conduct comprehensive reviews of their software licensing and management practices, helping streamline government purchasing and cut unnecessary costs. The legislation previously passed the House with bipartisan support in December 2024.

The federal government is the largest software customer in the world, spending billions each year on information technology and cybersecurity. Yet agencies routinely overspend on unused licenses, duplicate contracts, and outdated systems. The SAMOSA Act fixes this by requiring every federal agency to track what software they own, eliminate redundancies, and consolidate purchases to reduce waste and improve accountability.

“The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found the federal government spends more than $100 billion annually on information technology and cybersecurity, including software licenses. Far too often, taxpayer dollars are wasted on these systems and licenses agencies fail to use,” said Congresswoman Mace. “Our SAMOSA Act requires agencies to account for existing software assets and consolidate purchases: reducing redundancy, increasing accountability, and saving potentially billions for American taxpayers. By modernizing federal IT procurement, this legislation ensures greater oversight and demonstrates our responsibility to be faithful stewards of every taxpayer dollar.”

The SAMOSA Act is co-led by the Oversight Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Ranking Member Shontel Brown (D-OH), Congressman Pat Fallon (R-TX), and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-MD).

“The SAMOSA Act is straightforward legislation to streamline federal software purchasing and make sure taxpayer dollars are used effectively. We all know how complicated it can be to manage software and this legislation will help agencies track and manage purchases. I’m proud to reintroduce this legislation that our former Oversight Ranking Member Connolly championed, and look forward to building more bipartisan support for this bill,” said Ranking Member Shontel Brown.

“Our government spends billions on software, but outdated purchasing practices lead to waste and inefficiency,” said Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04). “The SAMOSA Act requires agencies to assess their software assets in depth, cutting redundant spending and boosting transparency. This bill is a critical step toward modernizing federal IT while protecting hard-earned taxpayer dollars.”

"I’m proud to co-lead this commonsense, bipartisan legislation to reduce wasteful spending and promote efficient government operations. The SAMOSA Act requires in-depth assessments of how agencies buy and use software, ensuring that decisions are data-driven and that taxpayer funds will be used effectively and transparently,” said Congresswoman McClain Delaney. “It’s a pragmatic solution to improve our government’s work for the American people, all while saving their taxpayer dollars.”

“This bill is a commonsense way to make sure the federal government keeps better track of its software purchases,” said Ranking Member Robert Garcia. “It will save taxpayer dollars, prevent waste, and improve transparency by stopping unnecessary purchases and protecting against vendor price gouging. This is just one step in our plan to bring our government into the 21st century and make it work better for everyone.”

Under the SAMOSA Act, federal agencies would:

• Conduct independent assessments of software license inventories and management practices
• Develop consolidation and modernization plans to reduce duplication and improve oversight
• Empower Chief Information Officers (CIOs) to negotiate enterprise-wide licensing agreements that strengthen purchasing power and transparency
• Require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue a governmentwide software modernization strategy
• Submit annual progress reports and savings results as part of their budget submissions to Congress.

The legislation also directs the GAO to review implementation and report to Congress on cost savings and efficiency outcomes. The bill authorizes no new spending, ensuring all improvements come from smarter management, not more bureaucracy.

The SAMOSA Act is supported by the Coalition for Fair Software Licensing, the Computer & Communications Industry Association, NetChoice, and the Alliance for Digital Innovation.

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