What does Preamble of HR 5457 do?

This bill aims to improve the visibility, accountability, and oversight of agency software asset management practices. The bill is formally titled 'To improve the visibility, accountability, and oversight of agency software asset management practices, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 5457 do?

This Act is formally titled the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of HR 5457 do?

This section defines terms used throughout the Act. “Administrator” refers to the Administrator of General Services. “Agency” is defined as per section 3502 of title 44, United States Code, excluding elements of the intelligence community. “Cloud computing” is defined by Special Publication 800-145 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, or any successor document. “Cloud service provider” is defined as in section 3607(b) of title 44, United States Code. “Comprehensive assessment” means an assessment conducted pursuant to section 3(a). “Director” refers to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. “Intelligence community” is defined by section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947. “Plan” refers to a plan developed by a Chief Information Officer, or equivalent official, pursuant to section 4(a). “Software entitlement” refers to software purchased, leased, or licensed by an agency with use limitations. “Software inventory” refers to the inventory required by section 2(b)(2)(A) of the Making Electronic Government Accountable By Yielding Tangible Efficiencies Act of 2016 or subsequent guidance from the Director.

What does SOFTWARE INVENTORY UPDATE AND EXPANSION. of HR 5457 do?

This section mandates that each federal agency conduct a comprehensive assessment of its software inventory within 18 months of the Act's enactment. The assessment must include details on software entitlements, contracts, costs, interoperability, and restrictions on software deployment or access. Agencies are required to analyze the accuracy of their assessments, compliance with contracts, and the total cost of software, including upgrades and cloud usage. Agencies may enter into contracts to support the assessment, ensuring contractors maintain operational independence and avoid conflicts of interest. The Chief Information Officer must submit the assessment to the agency head, who then submits it to specified congressional committees and officials. The Director and Administrator are tasked with sharing information and best practices to standardize assessments. Elements of the intelligence community must conduct separate assessments performed by designated entities, with protections for national security information, and submit summaries to the relevant intelligence committees.

What does SOFTWARE MODERNIZATION PLANNING AT AGENCIES. of HR 5457 do?

This section requires each agency's Chief Information Officer (CIO) to develop a software modernization plan in consultation with other agency officials. The plan must consolidate software entitlements and establish criteria for cost-effective acquisition strategies, including enterprise licensing. Agencies must restrict software acquisition without CIO and Chief Acquisition Officer approval. The plan must include a strategy for remediating software asset management deficiencies and ongoing maintenance. Training requirements are included for agency officers and employees on software acquisition and development. The plan must identify software for conversion to more cost-effective licenses and estimate associated costs and savings. The plan must identify mitigations to minimize software license restrictions. Software purchases must be based on publicly available criteria that do not unduly favor specific vendors. Agencies must submit their plans to the Director and relevant Congressional committees within one year of submitting their comprehensive assessment. The Director is tasked with establishing processes to harmonize definitions and requirements to support agency plan development and implementation.

What does GAO REPORT. of HR 5457 do?

This section requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to specified congressional committees. The report is due within three years of the Act's enactment. The report must cover government-wide trends in agency software asset management practices. It also requires comparisons of software asset management practices among agencies. The report must address the establishment of processes to harmonize definitions under section 4(e). Agency compliance with restrictions on contract support under section 3(b) is also required. The Comptroller General can include other analyses and findings regarding agency plans.

What does NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS. of HR 5457 do?

This section prohibits the authorization of additional funds for carrying out the Act.

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Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act — HR. 5457

Last updated: 12/16/2025 · Introduced: 9/18/2025

Author: Shontel Brown (D-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

Federal agencies must conduct comprehensive assessments of their software inventory within 18 months, detailing software entitlements, costs, and interoperability, and submit these assessments to Congress and agency leadership.
Each agency's Chief Information Officer must develop a software modernization plan to consolidate software, establish cost-effective acquisition strategies, and remediate asset management deficiencies, requiring CIO and Chief Acquisition Officer approval for software purchases.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will produce a report within three years analyzing government-wide trends in software asset management practices and agency compliance.

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