Bill · H.R. 10317· House(119-HR-10317)
Inventory Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/8/2026
- Last activity
- 9/8/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Darrell Issa
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Digital Asset Inventory and Audit Act of 2026 establishes new requirements for how Federal agencies handle digital assets. It directs the Attorney General to issue a binding directive for agencies that collect or seize electronically stored information. Agencies must scan for high-value digital assets like cryptocurrency private key material and secure them immediately. The bill mandates annual audits to oversee activity logs and ensure the secure handling of all digital assets in government custody. It also requires the development of technical standards for scanning tools and the preservation of the chain of custody. Finally, it establishes oversight through the Comptroller General and interagency working groups.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill enhances transparency through mandatory annual audits and reporting requirements to Congress.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill increases federal authority by establishing new mandates for how all federal agencies handle and audit digital assets.
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?+3
The bill increases federal surveillance capabilities by mandating the scanning of seized electronic information for digital assets.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-3
The mandate to scan all seized electronic information for cryptographic material may infringe upon individual digital privacy.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?-2
The bill may negatively impact privacy by requiring agencies to actively scan seized electronic information for digital assets.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Security of Digital Assets: Federal agencies will be required to properly secure digital assets as soon as they acquire electronically stored information (Section 3(a)(2)). This ensures that high-value assets are handled safely.
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Standardized Digital Forensics: The Attorney General, in consultation with NIST, will develop technical standards for scanning tools, extraction, and access control (Section 3(c)). This creates a uniform approach to handling digital evidence.
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Improved Accountability and Oversight: The bill mandates annual audits to identify any loss, unauthorized access, or procedural deficiencies (Section 4(a)). Additionally, the Comptroller General will conduct reviews every three years to ensure agencies are complying with the law (Section 7(a)).
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Specialized Workforce Training: The Attorney General is tasked with establishing training programs for law enforcement officers, digital evidence custodians, and forensic examiners (Section 3(d)). This ensures professionals are properly trained in the discovery, handling, and storage of digital assets.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Agency Costs: The bill requires the acquisition of digital forensic tools to carry out the requirements of the act (Section 8), which involves updating the Asset Forfeiture Fund and the Department of Treasury Forfeiture Fund.
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Additional Administrative Burdens: Federal agencies are required to conduct annual digital asset audits and submit detailed reports to various Congressional committees (Section 4). This includes documenting all findings and any corrective actions taken.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+4Improves Due Process+2Improves Privacy Rights-3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy-2
- 9/8/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Lance GoodenRepublican · Texas