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 · 29
- VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Drones / Counter-UAS
US imposes 100% tariffs on large drones, authorizes onshoring program, and seeks domestic C-UAS solutions.
6 independent channels83 procurement notices10 bills10 contracts4 patents1 SEC filings$3.6B in named contractstracked since Apr 17, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Quantum Computing / PQC
Executive Orders mandate federal PQC transition by 2031 and establish a national quantum computing effort.
4 independent channels19 patents7 bills2 executive actions1 procurement noticestracked since May 13, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Munitions / Defense Industrial Base
DoD commits over $7.5B to munitions production, including 155mm artillery for Ukraine, amid legislative challenges.
5 independent channels203 procurement notices9 contracts6 patents5 bills1 SEC filings$8.0B in named contractstracked since Jan 30, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Hypersonics / Missile Defense
DoD commits over $30B to missile defense systems, including next-gen interceptors and radars, with a focus on hypersonics.
4 independent channels11 procurement notices3 contracts2 bills2 patents$27.1B in named contractstracked since Jan 16, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Border / Immigration Enforcement
CBP awards $8.8B in border wall contracts and $1.3B for deportation flights, while new E.O. tightens customs enforcement.
4 independent channels85 contracts26 procurement notices19 bills4 executive actions$1.6B in named contractstracked since Dec 11, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Agriculture / Food Security
President declares emergency, authorizes duty-free Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports for 8 months.
5 independent channels13 bills7 procurement notices3 patents1 contracts1 executive actionstracked since Feb 28, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Space / Launch / Satellites
NASA commits over $10B to Mars, Europa, and ISS support, while NOAA upgrades satellite infrastructure.
4 independent channels86 contracts75 patents57 procurement notices4 bills$11.7B in named contractstracked since Sep 23, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Semiconductors / Onshoring
US accelerates domestic chip manufacturing with regulatory exemptions and new export controls.
8 independent channels19 patents11 bills10 procurement notices3 executive actions1 contractstracked since Oct 2, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Shipbuilding / Maritime / Arctic
DoD commits $4.6B to dry dock upgrades and $3.1B to new Arctic cutters as Presidential Memo pushes 'Finland Model' for shipbuilding.
6 independent channels232 procurement notices23 contracts9 bills2 SEC filings2 insider buys$7.7B in named contractstracked since Apr 10, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
AI Compute / Datacenter Power
Federal agencies are investing over $1B in data center modernization and new construction, while Congress eyes energy and environmental impacts.
5 independent channels27 bills25 procurement notices8 contracts3 SEC filings2 patents$943.5M in named contractstracked since Sep 9, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Grid / Transmission Buildout
DPA invoked for grid infrastructure, triggering DOE solicitations and grants for modernization.
5 independent channels139 procurement notices20 contracts7 bills3 patents1 executive actionstracked since Sep 26, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Water / PFAS
Federal agencies ramp up water treatment and infrastructure solicitations, while Congress debates liability and funding.
5 independent channels113 procurement notices29 contracts14 bills1 patents1 executive actions$642.5M in named contractstracked since Dec 23, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Nuclear / Uranium / SMR
DOE commits $900M to domestic HALEU production and $1.4B+ to Hanford cleanup, while a Presidential Proclamation opens land for uranium mining.
6 independent channels57 contracts40 procurement notices13 bills12 SEC filings8 patents$42.2B in named contractstracked since Feb 14, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Critical Minerals / Mining
US unlocks 2.9M acres for mining, boosts critical mineral recycling via DPA, and funds rare-earth research.
8 independent channels56 patents37 procurement notices12 contracts9 bills9 SEC filings$1.1B in named contractstracked since Sep 5, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Rare Earth Magnets / Permanent Magnets
DOD and DOE accelerate domestic rare earth magnet sourcing and production after DPA invocation.
4 independent channels6 procurement notices1 bills1 patents1 executive actionstracked since Feb 10, 2026 - VerifiedLatest record Aug 31, 2026
Biodefense / Pandemic Preparedness
HHS and DoD accelerate biodefense procurement, focusing on medical countermeasures and pandemic preparedness.
3 independent channels33 contracts6 procurement notices2 bills$1.9B in named contractstracked since Dec 23, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Aug 31, 2026
Crypto / Digital Asset Policy
Congress advances bills to clarify crypto regulation under CFTC, while Secret Service gains digital asset authority.
5 independent channels8 bills2 patents1 procurement notices1 SEC filings1 executive actionstracked since Apr 3, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Aug 31, 2026
Cybersecurity / Zero Trust
Executive Orders Mandate Zero Trust and AI Cybersecurity, Driving Billions in Federal IT Contracts
5 independent channels38 contracts25 bills12 procurement notices2 executive actions1 patents$2.5B in named contractstracked since Jan 22, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Aug 28, 2026
VA / Government Health IT
VA and DoD invest over $70B in health IT and managed care, with Dell securing $2.1B in Microsoft agreements.
3 independent channels103 contracts29 bills26 procurement notices$60.4B in named contractstracked since Sep 17, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Aug 24, 2026
Golden Dome / Homeland Missile Defense
MDA commits over $30B to missile defense systems, including Next Generation Interceptor and THAAD production.
2 independent channels5 contracts2 procurement notices$30.1B in named contractstracked since Feb 24, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Aug 19, 2026
AI Chip Export Controls
Congress rapidly advances bills to codify AI chip export controls and accelerate China tech sanctions.
2 independent channels9 bills1 contractstracked since Oct 30, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Aug 18, 2026
Rail / Freight / Supply Chain
DoD pushes bioindustrial manufacturing for defense supply chains, while rail safety bills increase compliance costs.
3 independent channels4 bills3 contracts1 executive actionstracked since Feb 27, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Aug 10, 2026
COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
US agencies commit over $10B to new construction, including $6B for border infrastructure and FBI facilities.
1 independent channels38 contracts$9.4B in named contracts - VerifiedLatest record Aug 5, 2026
LNG / Energy Exports
President invokes DPA for LNG capacity, Congress pushes Taiwan energy security and permitting reform.
2 independent channels3 procurement notices1 executive actionstracked since Mar 6, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Aug 5, 2026
SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING
Coast Guard awards $9.2B for new cutters, including Arctic Security Cutters, alongside DOT's $300M NSMV delivery.
1 independent channels8 contracts$12.4B in named contracts - VerifiedLatest 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 - VerifiedLatest 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 - VerifiedLatest record Jul 14, 2026
OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION
Interior Department awards $543M in dam and wastewater infrastructure contracts across Western states.
1 independent channels5 contracts$543.9M in named contracts - VerifiedLatest 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
Previously tracked · 24
- VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Aug 21, 2026
GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE MANUFACTURING
US government commits over $50B to missile defense and space vehicle manufacturing in three months.
1 independent channels17 contracts$51.1B in named contracts - Verified, some noise excludedPreviously trackedLatest record Aug 3, 2026
eVTOL / Advanced Air Mobility
Archer Aviation patents eVTOL battery tech as Congress considers FAA certification reform for novel aircraft.
2 independent channels5 procurement notices1 patentstracked since Feb 12, 2026 - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 27, 2026
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY)
1 independent channels70 contracts$37.9B 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$22.0B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 24, 2026
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES
1 independent channels15 contracts$178.7B 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 22, 2026
SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL SERVICES
1 independent channels20 contracts$2.5B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 22, 2026
COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES
1 independent channels138 contracts$9.3B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 22, 2026
FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES
1 independent channels33 contracts$276.2B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 22, 2026
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1 independent channels88 contracts$10.8B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
WATER AND SEWER LINE AND RELATED STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION
1 independent channels4 contracts$824.6M in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
REMEDIATION SERVICES
1 independent channels13 contracts$15.3B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS, DATA PROCESSING, WEB HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES
1 independent channels12 contracts$2.6B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES
1 independent channels12 contracts$2.1B 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
SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS
1 independent channels7 contracts$2.0B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES
1 independent channels37 contracts$3.3B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS
1 independent channels12 contracts$3.4B in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 17, 2026
OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO CREDIT INTERMEDIATION
1 independent channels9 contracts$1.7B 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 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$91.1M in named contracts