Limit Federal Contracts with Foreign Software Firms

Official: Contracting America First Act

IntroducedFebruary 20, 2026

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.

Affects: This bill affects software companies that want to work with the federal government, especially those owned by non-U.S. citizens.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill stops federal agencies from contracting with foreign-owned software companies. 2. Agencies must require companies to certify they are not internationally owned. 3. Agencies can waive these rules for national security reasons with justification. 4. Contracts can be terminated if companies violate ownership rules or lie about their status. 5. The federal regulations will be updated to reflect these new rules within 180 days.

Who is affected?

This bill affects software companies that want to work with the federal government, especially those owned by non-U.S. citizens.