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 · 27
- VerifiedLatest record Sep 15, 2026
Drones / Counter-UAS
US imposes 100% tariff on large imported drones, pushing domestic manufacturing amid rising defense and agricultural demand.
6 independent channels90 procurement notices11 contracts7 bills4 patents1 SEC filings$3.6B in named contractstracked since Apr 17, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 15, 2026
Munitions / Defense Industrial Base
DoD commits over $7.5B to missile and artillery production, including HIMARS and 155mm shells for Ukraine.
5 independent channels206 procurement notices10 contracts6 patents4 bills1 SEC filings$6.4B in named contractstracked since Jan 30, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 15, 2026
Shipbuilding / Maritime / Arctic
Navy commits $4.6B to dry dock upgrades and awards $3.3B in Arctic shipbuilding contracts, while a Presidential Memo seeks to rebuild the US shipbuilding industrial base.
7 independent channels218 procurement notices33 contracts6 bills2 SEC filings2 insider buys$9.6B in named contractstracked since Apr 10, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 15, 2026
Critical Minerals / Mining
Presidential actions open millions of acres for mining, DPA invoked for critical mineral recovery, and DOE funds $1.1B rare-earth research.
8 independent channels60 patents40 procurement notices15 contracts7 bills6 SEC filings$1.3B in named contractstracked since Jan 4, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 15, 2026
Quantum Computing / PQC
Biden Administration mandates federal PQC transition by 2030 and launches national quantum computer development effort.
4 independent channels24 patents6 bills2 executive actions1 procurement noticestracked since May 13, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 15, 2026
Grid / Transmission Buildout
DPA invoked for grid infrastructure, triggering immediate DOE and DOD procurement for substations and transformers.
5 independent channels139 procurement notices26 contracts8 bills4 patents1 executive actionstracked since Sep 26, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 15, 2026
Semiconductors / Onshoring
US government streamlines chip fab permitting, then uses Section 232 tariffs to incentivize onshoring of critical materials.
8 independent channels22 patents10 procurement notices9 bills3 executive actions1 contractstracked since Oct 2, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 15, 2026
Space / Launch / Satellites
NASA commits over $10B to deep space exploration and satellite infrastructure, while DoD invests in LEO constellations.
4 independent channels112 contracts73 patents63 procurement notices5 bills$11.8B in named contractstracked since Sep 23, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 14, 2026
VA / Government Health IT
VA accelerates health IT modernization with $2.1B in Microsoft agreements and a presidential mandate for AI and interoperability.
4 independent channels112 contracts26 bills22 procurement notices1 executive actions$40.8M in named contractstracked since Sep 17, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 14, 2026
Nuclear / Uranium / SMR
DOE commits $900M to domestic HALEU production and opens 1.7M acres for uranium mining.
6 independent channels60 contracts47 procurement notices13 SEC filings11 bills10 patents$42.2B in named contractstracked since Feb 14, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 14, 2026
Water / PFAS
DOD and Interior drive significant water infrastructure upgrades, with $860M in contracts and multiple treatment plant solicitations.
5 independent channels118 procurement notices33 contracts14 bills1 patents1 executive actions$642.5M in named contractstracked since Dec 23, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 12, 2026
Border / Immigration Enforcement
CBP awarded $8.1B in border barrier contracts and received new trade enforcement powers in 2025-2026.
4 independent channels106 contracts24 procurement notices16 bills8 executive actions$1.6B in named contractstracked since Dec 11, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 11, 2026
Rail / Freight / Supply Chain
DOE commits nearly $500M to domestic uranium enrichment, signaling a push for nuclear fuel supply chain resilience.
3 independent channels4 contracts2 bills1 executive actionstracked since Feb 27, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 11, 2026
GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE MANUFACTURING
DoD and NASA commit over $50B to missile defense, space vehicles, and ISS operations in Q3 2026.
1 independent channels10 contracts$54.6B in named contracts - VerifiedLatest record Sep 11, 2026
Biodefense / Pandemic Preparedness
HHS commits over $1.7B to smallpox countermeasures and Ebola vaccine, while DoD seeks medical countermeasure integration.
3 independent channels37 contracts6 procurement notices2 bills$1.8B in named contractstracked since Dec 23, 2024 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 11, 2026
SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING
Coast Guard commits over $7.7B for new cutters, including Arctic Security Cutters and Fast Response Cutters.
1 independent channels4 contracts$7.9B in named contracts - Verified, some noise excludedLatest record Sep 11, 2026
AI Compute / Datacenter Power
Congress introduces bills to regulate data center energy and emissions, while agencies modernize infrastructure.
5 independent channels29 procurement notices26 bills10 contracts3 SEC filings2 patents$1.6B in named contractstracked since Sep 9, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 10, 2026
Cybersecurity / Zero Trust
Executive Orders mandate AI and national security system cybersecurity, driving $2.7B in federal contracts.
5 independent channels48 contracts21 bills10 procurement notices2 executive actions1 patents$2.9B in named contractstracked since Jan 22, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 8, 2026
Hypersonics / Missile Defense
DoD commits over $30B to next-gen missile defense, including interceptors, radars, and hypersonic flight materials.
4 independent channels11 procurement notices4 contracts2 patents1 bills$27.8B in named contractstracked since Jan 16, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 8, 2026
Crypto / Digital Asset Policy
Congress advances multiple bills to clarify digital asset regulation, while an Executive Order pushes fintech innovation.
4 independent channels2 bills2 patents2 SEC filings1 executive actionstracked since Apr 3, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 8, 2026
LNG / Energy Exports
President invokes DPA for LNG capacity, while Congress pushes Taiwan energy security and faster export permitting.
2 independent channels3 procurement notices2 executive actionstracked since Mar 6, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 3, 2026
eVTOL / Advanced Air Mobility
FAA seeks eVTOL pilot training, NASA funds electric aircraft testbed, and Archer patents battery tech.
3 independent channels2 patents1 contracts1 procurement notices$3.9M in named contractstracked since Feb 12, 2026 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Agriculture / Food Security
President declares emergency, authorizes duty-free Moroccan phosphate imports for 8 months amid tariff debate.
5 independent channels12 bills6 procurement notices3 patents1 contracts1 executive actionstracked since Feb 28, 2025 - VerifiedLatest record Sep 1, 2026
Rare Earth Magnets / Permanent Magnets
President invokes DPA for rare-earth magnet recovery as Congress pushes tax credits for domestic production.
3 independent channels4 procurement notices1 patents1 executive actionstracked since Feb 10, 2026 - 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 channels8 bills1 contractstracked since Oct 30, 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 $1.3B for federal facilities.
1 independent channels28 contracts$9.2B in named contracts
Previously tracked · 26
- 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
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1 independent channels88 contracts$10.9B 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
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
1 independent channels21 contracts$1.8B 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
SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL SERVICES
1 independent channels20 contracts$2.5B 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 21, 2026
WATER AND SEWER LINE AND RELATED STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION
1 independent channels4 contracts$825.9M in named contracts - VerifiedPreviously trackedLatest record Jul 21, 2026
WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS
1 independent channels12 contracts$3.5B 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
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
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$2.7B 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
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
SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS
1 independent channels7 contracts$2.1B 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 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$404.6M 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$96.2M in named contracts