H.R. 1695, The SAMOSA Act: What Federal Agencies Need to Know About Transforming Software Asset Management

H.R. 1695, the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act, recently passed by the House of Representatives and awaiting Senate approval, represents a significant milestone in federal IT management. Designed to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in software asset management, the SAMOSA Act introduces new requirements that every federal agency needs to understand and prepare for.

At SIE Consulting Group, we’re closely monitoring the progress of this legislation and its implications for federal agencies. Here’s what the SAMOSA Act means for your agency—and how we can help you stay ahead of compliance requirements.

The SAMOSA Act establishes robust mandates to modernize and optimize software asset management across federal agencies. Key provisions include:

• Comprehensive Software Inventories: Agencies must evaluate all software assets, including licenses, contracts, and costs, to identify inefficiencies such as underutilized licenses and duplicative spending.
• Modernization Plans: Agencies must develop detailed strategies to consolidate software entitlements, improve cost-effectiveness, and enhance software performance.
• Strict Deadlines: The Act requires agencies to complete assessments within 18 months and submit modernization plans within 1 year of assessment completion.

With these mandates, the SAMOSA Act provides a framework for agencies to reduce costs, improve governance, and ensure software investments align with their missions.

The SAMOSA Act’s ambitious scope is paired with resource challenges:

• No Additional Funding: Agencies must achieve compliance by reallocating existing resources.
• Tight Timelines: The Act’s deadlines require agencies to act quickly to inventory assets and create actionable plans.
• Complex Requirements: Comprehensive assessments and modernization strategies will require cross-department collaboration and technical expertise.

Navigating the requirements of the SAMOSA Act requires strategic expertise—and that’s where SIE Consulting Group excels. With over $500M in software spend managed annually and over $50M in cost savings delivered to federal agencies, we are your trusted partner for:

• Comprehensive Assessments: Accurately inventorying and categorizing software assets to identify inefficiencies and compliance risks.
• Modernization Strategy Development: Creating actionable plans to consolidate licenses, eliminate redundancies, and optimize software performance.
• Training and Compliance: Ensuring your teams are equipped to manage software assets effectively under the SAMOSA Act.
• Technology Optimization: Leveraging advanced analytics to rationalize software spending and improve governance.

The SAMOSA Act has passed the House and is awaiting final approval. Once enacted, agencies will face strict deadlines to comply. Preparing now not only positions your organization for success but also reduces risks of non-compliance that could hinder mission-critical operations.

The SAMOSA Act is more than a compliance mandate—it’s an opportunity to revolutionize your software asset management strategy. SIE Consulting Group is here to help your agency achieve compliance efficiently while unlocking the full potential of your IT investments. 

Visit our SAMOSA Act Resource Page for more insights and free resources.