Inventory Act of 2026

(a) Audit requirement. Each Federal agency that collects, seizes, or maintains custody of electronically stored information shall conduct an annual digital asset audit to—

(1) identify and account for all digital assets and cryptographic materials;

(2) verify secure custody and access controls;

(3) identify any loss, unauthorized access, or procedural deficiencies; and

(4) document corrective actions taken.

(b) Reporting. Not later than 180 days after completion of each annual audit, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Attorney General and the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Select Committee on Intelligence, and Banking of the Senate and the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Financial Services of the House of Representatives detailing audit findings and remediation measures.