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Vought Orders Agencies to Use Login.gov in Two Years

9/4/2026

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U.S. OMB Director Russ Vought orders agencies to adopt Login.gov on most public-facing websites within two years.
Agencies must submit an inventory of authentication-enabled public websites to OMB within 60 days.
Within one year, agencies must deploy Login.gov on all High Impact Service Provider sites or notify OMB.
GAO reported agencies spent $209 million on commercial solutions and $32.5 million on Login.gov from FY2020-2023.

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Story summary

U.S. OMB Director Russ Vought orders agencies to adopt Login.gov on most public-facing websites within two years.
Agencies must submit an inventory of authentication-enabled public websites to OMB within 60 days.
Within one year, agencies must deploy Login.gov on all High Impact Service Provider sites or notify OMB.
GAO reported agencies spent $209 million on commercial solutions and $32.5 million on Login.gov from FY2020-2023.