Limit Federal Contracts with Foreign Software Firms
Limit Federal Contracts with Foreign Software Firms
IntroducedFebruary 20, 2026
Introduced5 months ago
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Why This Matters
This bill aims to protect sensitive government information by preventing federal contracts with foreign-owned software companies. It ensures that only U.S.-owned firms handle important data.
If you work for a software company, you may lose federal contract opportunities if your company is foreign-owned.
Who this affects
software companies · non-U.S. citizens
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill stops federal agencies from contracting with foreign-owned software companies.
2Agencies must require companies to certify they are not internationally owned.
3Agencies can waive these rules for national security reasons with justification.
4Contracts can be terminated if companies violate ownership rules or lie about their status.
5The federal regulations will be updated to reflect these new rules within 180 days.
