SIIA - Software & Information Industry Association
08/22/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/22/2024 11:56
SIIA Joins Several Organizations in Urging Congress to Pass the SAMOSA Act for Federal IT Cost Savings
SIIA Joins Several Organizations in Urging Congress to Pass the SAMOSA Act for Federal IT Cost Savings
SIIA joins several organizations in urging Congressional leaders to pass the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act before the session ends. This bipartisan legislation aims to reduce wasteful spending in federal agencies by requiring independent reviews of software management practices. The letter points out that restrictive software licenses and inadequate tracking of IT purchases have led to inefficiencies, and the SAMOSA Act could save the government an estimated $750 million annually. The organizations stress the need for responsible IT spending and call for immediate legislative action.