What does Preamble of HR 6654 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and implement a comprehensive policy for managing software assets throughout the Department, and for other purposes,' aims to modify Title 38 of the United States Code. The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and implement a comprehensive policy for managing software assets within the Department.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6654 do?

This bill is formally titled the Veterans Affairs Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act of 2025.

What does DEPARTMENT-WIDE SOFTWARE ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY FOR THE of HR 6654 do?

This section amends title 38 of the United States Code to establish a department-wide software asset management policy for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The policy requires the VA Secretary to coordinate the establishment and implementation of a comprehensive policy for managing software assets. Minimum elements of the policy include maintaining a comprehensive inventory of software assets, assessing interoperability and license restrictions, and identifying and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. The policy mandates regular reviews and updates, at least once every three years, by the Chief Information Officer in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer. The Secretary must ensure that employees responsible for software asset management receive annual training on relevant topics, including contract negotiation and cost models. Implementation of this section is to utilize existing personnel, systems, and funds, without authorizing new appropriations or organizational entities. The Secretary must include an annual report to Congress detailing policy updates and cost savings realized. The term 'comprehensive inventory of software assets' includes the inventory required by the Making Electronic Government Accountable By Yielding Tangible Efficiencies Act of 2016. The term 'software asset' encompasses software, SaaS products, cloud-based services, and APIs for which the Department incurs costs.

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VAMOSA Act of 2025 — HR. 6654

Last updated: 1/21/2026 · Introduced: 12/11/2025

Author: Nancy Mace (R-SC)

TL;DR (AI)

The VAMOSA Act of 2025 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a comprehensive policy for managing software assets, including software, SaaS products, cloud-based services, and APIs.
This policy mandates a comprehensive inventory of software assets, assessments of interoperability and license restrictions, and efforts to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse, with regular reviews and employee training.
The VA Secretary must submit an annual report to Congress detailing policy updates and cost savings realized, utilizing existing personnel, systems, and funds.

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