Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act

S. 1956 would require federal agencies to conduct comprehensive assessments of their software assets and develop management plans. Each agency would need to inventory all software it uses, review contracts and arrangements for acquiring software, identify costs and fees, and evaluate how different software systems work together. The bill aims to increase interoperability of software licenses, consolidate licenses when appropriate, reduce costs, improve performance, and modernize how agencies manage and oversee their software. The Government Accountability Office would be required to report on government-wide trends in software management practices and compare how different agencies handle their software assets. This legislation would help improve visibility and accountability in how federal agencies spend money on software and manage their technology resources.