Sen. Gary Peters
Bill to consolidate federal agency software contracts expected to progress in Senate
If enacted, SAMOSAA would compel federal agencies to purchase unlimited software contracts and require greater product interoperability among Big Tech companies providing services to government.
Lawmakers float cost-saving legislation to mandate consolidation of federal agency software contracts
Work on the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act is being led by committee chairman Sen. Gary Peters, D-MI.
Senate passes bill to crack down on conflicts of interest in federal contracting
The bill sets new federal contracting disclosure requirements and expands authorities for federal contracting officers.
Bill to streamline federal agency tech acquisition introduced in Senate
It is the latest legislative proposal intended to upskill the federal acquisition workforce.
Biden to sign bill to create rotational program for federal cybersecurity workforce
The legislation comes as agency leaders ramp up efforts to lure private sector IT experts into government.
Legislation to improve federal workforce understanding of AI passes Senate
The bill is a response to concerns about the impact of improper use of the technology by government.
