Bill · H.R. 7604· House(119-HR-7604)
Contracting America First Act
- Introduced
- 2/20/2026
- Last activity
- 2/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Lauren Boebert
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Contracting America First Act aims to prohibit federal agencies from entering into, renewing, or extending contracts with internationally owned software companies for certain software systems. A covered software system is defined as one that handles sensitive personal information for 500 or more federal employees or officers. Companies must certify under penalty of perjury that they are not internationally owned. Agency heads have the authority to waive these requirements if it is necessary for national security. If a contractor violates these rules, the agency may terminate the contract and pursue other legal remedies.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+6
The bill mitigates national security risks by prohibiting federally-used software systems from being owned by foreign entities.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+5
The act protects the privacy of federal employees' sensitive personal information from foreign-owned software systems.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+5
The bill protects sensitive personal information of federal employees by restricting the use of software owned by international entities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Sensitive Information: By restricting software systems that store or process sensitive personal information—such as Social Security numbers or medical records—to companies that are not internationally owned, the bill aims to manage risks related to identity theft, personal harm, or national security risks (Section 2(f)(2) and Section 2(f)(4)).
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Accountability for Contractors: The bill requires companies to certify their ownership status under penalty of perjury, which creates a mechanism to hold companies accountable for their claims regarding ownership (Section 2(b)).
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Enforcement Mechanisms: The act allows agency heads to terminate contracts for default or convenience and pursue remedies like debarment or suspension if a contractor violates the ownership prohibitions or provides false certifications (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential for Waiver Exceptions: While the bill sets strict prohibitions, agency heads still have the authority to waive these requirements on a case-by-case basis if they determine it is in the interest of national security (Section 2(c)).
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 Privacy Rights+5Improves Government Transparency+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+6
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+5
- 2/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House