Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act

Senate Bill

S. 1956

119th Congress

Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary C. Peters

Senator

Democratic

MI

Cosponsors

1

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Policy Area

Commerce

Summary

This bill aims to keep inventions developed with federal funds made in the United States rather than overseas. It requires that products made with these inventions be manufactured mostly in the US, with no exceptions for countries like China, Russia, or Iran that are seen as threats. The bill also directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help US companies develop commercial products from federal agency research.

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SponsorGary C. Peters (D-MI)

Introduced6/4/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act

This bill aims to keep inventions developed with federal funds made in the United States rather than overseas. It requires that products made with these inventions be manufactured mostly in the US, with no exceptions for countries like China, Russia, or Iran t

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This bill aims to keep inventions developed with federal funds made in the United States rather than overseas. It requires that products made with these inventions be manufactured mostly in the US, with no exceptions for countries like China, Russia, or Iran that are seen as threats. The bill also directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help US companies develop commercial products from federal agency research.

Bill Number: 1956
Sponsor: Gary C. Peters (D-MI)
Introduced: 6/4/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Policy Area: Commerce

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Title: Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act
Bill Number: 1956
Sponsor: Gary C. Peters (D-MI)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced: 6/4/2025
Summary: This bill aims to keep inventions developed with federal funds made in the United States rather than overseas. It requires that products made with these inventions be manufactured mostly in the US, with no exceptions for countries like China, Russia, or Iran that are seen as threats. The bill also d

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to keep inventions developed with federal funds made in the United States rather than overseas. It requires that products made with these inventions be manufactured mostly in the US, with no exceptions for countries like China, Russia, or Iran that are seen as threats. The bill also directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help US companies develop commercial products from federal agency research.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Invent Here, Make Here Act of 2023This bill (1) modifies the licensing requirements with respect to inventions developed with federal funds, and (2) requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to coordinate with other agencies to support the domestic development of commercial products based on research conducted by federal agencies.Generally, subject to individual waivers, the licensing for inventions developed with federal funds requires that the manufacture of products embodying or using such inventions occurs substantially in the United States. The bill (1) prohibits waivers of this requirement with respect to countries of concern (North Korea, China, Russia, Iran, or a country determined to be engaged in conduct detrimental to U.S. security), and (2) requires any such waiver to comply with the procedures established by the Made in America Office.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires products made with inventions developed using federal funds to be manufactured mostly in the United States.
Prohibits waivers to this requirement for countries like China, Russia, and Iran that are seen as threats to US security.
Directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to support US companies in developing commercial products from federal agency research.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would impact American businesses and consumers by ensuring that products based on federally funded inventions are made in the US rather than overseas. It would support domestic manufacturing and innovation, while limiting the ability of 'countries of concern' to benefit from taxpayer-funded research. The bill could lead to more manufacturing jobs in the US and greater availability of American-made products.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Commerce

Related Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovations

Business investment and capital

Buy American requirements

Economic development

Manufacturing

Public-private cooperation

Research and development

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1956, 119th Congress (2025). "Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1956