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Boebert's Bill Aims to Halt Outsourcing of Software Services

2/19/2026

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Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) introduces the Contracting with America First Act to stop agencies from outsourcing software services to foreign companies.
The bill requires that contracts involving sensitive data be performed by U.S.-owned firms and bans outsourcing to foreign vendors.
Boebert cites outsourcing costing taxpayers billions and highlights a $1 billion SAP contract as a motivator.
It would require vendor certification under penalty of perjury to ensure compliance.

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Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) introduces the Contracting with America First Act to stop agencies from outsourcing software services to foreign companies.
The bill requires that contracts involving sensitive data be performed by U.S.-owned firms and bans outsourcing to foreign vendors.
Boebert cites outsourcing costing taxpayers billions and highlights a $1 billion SAP contract as a motivator.
It would require vendor certification under penalty of perjury to ensure compliance.