Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
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.
China allegedly tapped computers and phones of Fed employee, Sen. Portman says in report
Lawmakers say the Fed must do more to secure its systems from overseas interference.
Bill to streamline federal agency tech acquisition introduced in Senate
It is the latest legislative proposal intended to upskill the federal acquisition workforce.
Senate committee to attempt Login.gov-sharing bill mark-up for third time
Senate bill S.3890 would allow GSA to share tools including the digital accreditation platform Login.gov with other government entities.
