Government themes
What Washington is building
A theme is a set of independent government records converging on one program: bills, contract awards, procurement notices, executive actions, grants and patents. Each page is a dated chronology built only from those records, with every beat linked to its source. Themes keep their URL for life; when a story goes quiet it is marked, not deleted.
Active · 22
- VerifiedLatest record Oct 18, 2026
Shipbuilding / Maritime / Arctic
USCG commits $8B+ to Arctic icebreakers and support infrastructure, while a Presidential Memo pushes for a 'Finland Model' in shipbuilding.
6 independent channels44 contracts5 bills4 news2 SEC filings2 insider buys$7.0B in named contractstracked since Oct 28, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 16, 2026
Nuclear / Uranium / SMR
DOE commits $1.16B to domestic uranium enrichment and HALEU production, while a Presidential Proclamation opens 1.7M acres for uranium mining.
7 independent channels88 contracts12 bills11 SEC filings8 patents3 news$1.3B in named contractstracked since Dec 20, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 16, 2026
Critical Minerals / Mining
DOD and DOE commit over $370M to critical mineral supply chains, while executive orders open 2.9M acres for mining.
8 independent channels55 patents25 contracts15 bills14 SEC filings6 executive actions$359.3M in named contractstracked since Jan 4, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 15, 2026
Hypersonics / Missile Defense
DoD commits over $2.2B to next-gen missile defense systems, including Guam and AFRICOM deployments, with a focus on radar and interceptors.
4 independent channels46 contracts3 patents2 bills1 news$2.0B in named contractstracked since Dec 2, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 15, 2026
Drones / Counter-UAS
DoD commits over $550M to drone procurement and counter-UAS, while a new EO imposes 100% tariffs on heavy foreign drones.
5 independent channels31 contracts5 bills5 patents3 news1 executive actions$634.6M in named contractstracked since Oct 24, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 15, 2026
Border / Immigration Enforcement
DHS commits $6.5B to border wall construction and immigration enforcement, including $1.3B for air removals.
4 independent channels189 contracts12 bills8 executive actions1 news$4.8B in named contractstracked since Oct 31, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 15, 2026
Cybersecurity / Zero Trust
DoD establishes Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office, while two EOs mandate cybersecurity hardening across federal systems.
5 independent channels82 contracts24 bills3 news2 patents2 executive actions$270.7M in named contractstracked since Dec 10, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 15, 2026
Space / Launch / Satellites
DoD and NASA are rapidly expanding space infrastructure, with $2.5B in contracts for satellite communications, lunar missions, and Mars exploration.
5 independent channels162 contracts73 patents2 bills1 news1 SEC filings$2.5B in named contractstracked since Nov 6, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 14, 2026
VA / Government Health IT
VA commits $3.3B to IT modernization and healthcare services, driven by a Presidential Proclamation for digital record sharing.
4 independent channels140 contracts16 bills2 news2 executive actions$528.7M in named contractstracked since Oct 31, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 13, 2026
Semiconductors / Onshoring
DoD awards GlobalFoundries $91.5M for trusted ASICs as White House pushes polysilicon and aluminum onshoring with new tariffs.
7 independent channels21 patents6 bills4 executive actions2 SEC filings1 contracts$91.6M in named contractstracked since Mar 17, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 13, 2026
AI Compute / Datacenter Power
Federal agencies commit over $250M to data center upgrades and operations, while Congress introduces bills to regulate energy and water use.
4 independent channels30 contracts23 bills3 patents2 SEC filings$273.6M in named contractstracked since Oct 28, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 13, 2026
Crypto / Digital Asset Policy
Congress advances crypto regulatory clarity while simultaneously proposing new taxes and fees on digital asset operations.
6 independent channels12 SEC filings5 bills1 news1 patents1 contracts$10.9M in named contractstracked since Mar 11, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 7, 2026
Biodefense / Pandemic Preparedness
HHS commits over $800M to biodefense and pandemic preparedness, focusing on antibiotics and medical countermeasures.
3 independent channels46 contracts2 bills1 news$312.0M in named contractstracked since Dec 23, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 6, 2026
Grid / Transmission Buildout
DOD and DOE commit over $6.5B to grid infrastructure upgrades and expansion, driven by DPA invocation.
5 independent channels34 contracts8 bills5 patents1 news1 executive actions$515.3M in named contractstracked since Feb 7, 2025 - Verified, some noise excludedLatest record Oct 6, 2026
Agriculture / Food Security
President declares emergency to allow duty-free Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports, bypassing stalled legislation.
5 independent channels11 bills6 contracts4 patents1 SEC filings1 executive actions$15.4M in named contractstracked since Jan 29, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 6, 2026
Quantum Computing / PQC
Two EOs mandate federal PQC migration by 2031 and establish a national quantum computer development effort at DOE.
3 independent channels28 patents2 executive actions1 bills$37.9M in named contractstracked since Dec 12, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 6, 2026
Golden Dome / Homeland Missile Defense
DoD commits over $2.1B to THAAD and Aegis missile defense systems, with a new focus on space-based interceptors and SM-3 production.
3 independent channels3 contracts1 bills1 news$2.2B in named contractstracked since Nov 22, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Oct 6, 2026
Water / PFAS
National Park Service invests over $600M in water infrastructure, while EPA funds PFAS research and Air Force repairs a water treatment plant.
5 independent channels41 contracts14 bills2 news2 patents1 executive actions$538.9M in named contractstracked since Dec 23, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 30, 2026
Munitions / Defense Industrial Base
DOD commits over $3.5B to replenish and expand munitions production, including Javelin, HIMARS, and 155mm artillery.
5 independent channels98 contracts4 patents3 bills1 SEC filings1 executive actions$4.0B in named contractstracked since Nov 13, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 22, 2026
Rail / Freight / Supply Chain
DOE awards $497M to BWXT for domestic uranium enrichment, signaling federal commitment to nuclear fuel supply chain resilience.
3 independent channels4 bills3 contracts1 executive actionstracked since Feb 27, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 16, 2026
AI Chip Export Controls
House bills accelerate China tech sanctions, expand export controls to remote access, and boost enforcement.
2 independent channels3 bills1 contractstracked since Oct 30, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Rare Earth Magnets / Permanent Magnets
DOD awards $25.7M for Neodymium magnet blocks as DPA invoked for rare-earth magnet recycling.
3 independent channels2 contracts1 patents1 executive actions$25.8M in named contractstracked since Feb 10, 2026
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- VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Oct 13, 2026
LNG / Energy Exports
President invokes DPA to expand natural gas and LNG capacity, following NASA and Navy's increased LNG solicitations.
2 independent channels5 procurement notices3 executive actions$21.4M in named contractstracked since Oct 25, 2024 - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Oct 5, 2026
GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE MANUFACTURING
NASA commits over $36B to Boeing and SpaceX for space vehicle manufacturing and ISS operations.
1 independent channels5 contracts$41.1B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Oct 1, 2026
SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING
US Coast Guard commits over $11.8B to new cutter procurements in a single month, expanding Arctic and offshore fleets.
1 independent channels6 contracts$11.9B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Sep 30, 2026
COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
DHS awards $6.8B in border barrier construction contracts across AZ, NM, and TX in two months.
1 independent channels11 contracts$9.1B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 27, 2026
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY)
1 independent channels26 contracts$22.1B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 27, 2026
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY)
1 independent channels70 contracts$38.1B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 24, 2026
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES
1 independent channels15 contracts$179.4B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 22, 2026
FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES
1 independent channels33 contracts$277.0B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 22, 2026
COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES
1 independent channels138 contracts$9.8B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 22, 2026
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1 independent channels88 contracts$11.0B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 22, 2026
SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL SERVICES
1 independent channels20 contracts$2.6B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 22, 2026
HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Federal Highway Administration awards $317M for highway and bridge repairs in AK and PR, alongside $260M for hurricane reconstruction in VA.
1 independent channels4 contracts$577.8M in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 22, 2026
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
1 independent channels21 contracts$1.8B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING
DHS and NASA invest over $720M in advanced detection and navigation systems, with FAA adding $340M for air traffic control.
1 independent channels4 contracts$1.1B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING
DHS, FAA, and IRS award over $879M in contracts for radio and wireless communication equipment.
1 independent channels4 contracts$879.1M in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS
1 independent channels12 contracts$3.8B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
REMEDIATION SERVICES
1 independent channels13 contracts$15.4B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS, DATA PROCESSING, WEB HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES
1 independent channels12 contracts$2.7B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES
1 independent channels12 contracts$2.2B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS
1 independent channels7 contracts$2.1B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
WATER AND SEWER LINE AND RELATED STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION
1 independent channels4 contracts$1.3B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES
1 independent channels37 contracts$3.6B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 17, 2026
OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO CREDIT INTERMEDIATION
1 independent channels9 contracts$1.9B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 16, 2026
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
1 independent channels3 contracts$3.1B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 14, 2026
OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION
Interior Department invests over $400M in critical water and wastewater infrastructure across four states.
1 independent channels4 contracts$405.3M in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 7, 2026
PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION MANUFACTURING
HHS awards $462M in contracts for biodefense drugs and centralized vaccine distribution.
1 independent channels3 contracts$462.0M in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 1, 2026
ALL OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1 independent channels5 contracts$2.9B in named contracts - Verified, some noise excludedPreviously trackedLatest record Jun 30, 2026
PROCESS, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES
1 independent channels4 contracts$426.4M in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jun 23, 2026
AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING
DoD and NASA invest over $13B in new aircraft and R&D, including V-22, F/A-18, and a supersonic demonstrator.
1 independent channels6 contracts$13.4B in named contracts - Verified, some noise excludedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 10, 2026
COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES
1 independent channels4 contracts$103.1M in named contracts