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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($PANW)

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Washington Intelligence

7

Active Bills

10

Gov't Contracts

50

Congressional Trades

Palo Alto Networks is a publicly traded company in the Technology sector. As a major technology firm, this company faces both opportunities and risks from Congressional action on AI regulation, data privacy legislation, semiconductor policy, and antitrust enforcement. HillSignal is tracking 17 active Congressional signals mentioning Palo Alto Networks, including 7 bills and 10 federal contracts. The current legislative sentiment is predominantly bullish, suggesting potential tailwinds from government policy.

Congressional Trades in $PANW

50 filings
Alan Armstrong
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. - Common Stock

⚠️ PRESIDENTIAL ACTION: Presidential Memorandum signed 7/30/2026: "Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended". This DPA action will boost investment and production in domestic critical mineral recycling and processing, likely increasing stock valuations for pure-play recovery companies and defense contractors reliant on secure rare-earth magnet supplies, while potentially raising costs for import-dependent manufacturers.

2026-07-21
1 flag
Josh Gottheimer
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) [ST]

Rep. Gottheimer bought $250K-$500K and $500K-$1M in MSFT on May 19, 2026 — 14 days before S4656 (DoD AI bill) was introduced, and 15 days before an Executive Order on AI innovation. Both events directly benefit Microsoft's AI and cybersecurity business.

2026-06-04
6 flags
Ro Khanna
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc

System: No overlapping signals found

2026-05-13
1 flag
Rohit Khanna
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC. CMN

⚠️ SEC 8-K FILING: WESTERN DIGITAL CORP filed 2026-05-28: "8-K: WESTERN DIGITAL CORP — Officer Departure / Appointment"

2026-05-11
7 flags
Gilbert Cisneros
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) [ST]

System: No valid trades to analyze

2026-05-08
1 flag
Jared Moskowitz
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc (1)

System: No overlapping signals found

2026-05-01
1 flag
Jared Moskowitz
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

Rep. Moskowitz bought $1K-$15K in GD (General Dynamics) on March 23, 2026 — 1 day before SJRES116, a resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran, was rejected. A defense stock purchase just before a failed anti-conflict vote could benefit from sustained military engagement.

2026-04-30
6 flags
Gilbert CisnerosD-CA
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) [ST]

System: No valid trades to analyze

2026-04-07
1 flag
Rohit KhannaD-CA
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC CMN

System: No valid trades to analyze

2026-04-07
1 flag
Josh Gottheimer
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc

Rep. Gottheimer bought $1K-$15K in XOM on Feb 2 and Feb 4, 2026 — about 97-99 days before HR8753 (Gas Tax Relief Act) was introduced on May 12, 2026. The bill would suspend the federal gas tax, potentially boosting oil company margins, though the trades occurred well before the bill's introduction.

2026-03-17
1 flag
Josh GottheimerD-NJ
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Rep. Gottheimer sold $1,001 - $15,000 in INTU on 2026-02-20 — 6 days before the "Direct File Act of 2026" (S3948) was introduced, which establishes a government-run tax preparation system.

2026-03-16
5 flags
Jonathan Jackson
SELL $50,001 - $100,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc

Rep. Jackson bought $50K-$100K in Citigroup (C) on Feb 5, 2026, and additional smaller amounts on Feb 4 and Feb 11 — 76 to 83 days before S.4419 was introduced on Apr 28, 2026. S.4419 would exempt U.S. persons from beneficial ownership reporting, potentially reducing compliance costs for banks like Citigroup. The trades occurred before the bill's introduction, and the coherence is aligned with a bullish signal.

2026-03-13
1 flag
Jonathan JacksonD-IL
SELL $50,001 - $100,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Rep. Jackson bought $50,001 - $100,000 in C (Citigroup, Inc. Common Stock) on February 5, 2026, 27 days before the Main Street Capital Access Act (HR6955) was introduced, a bill that could benefit the banking sector.

2026-03-12
4 flags
Dan NewhouseR-WA
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Dan Newhouse bought $1,001 - $15,000 in BX (Blackstone Inc. Common Stock) on 2025-12-11 — 4 days before HR3383 ("Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025") was introduced, a bill directly increasing capital access for private equity firms.

2026-01-15
5 flags
Rohit KhannaD-CA
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC. CMN

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2026-01-06
1 flag
Marjorie Taylor Greene
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-10-29
1 flag
Marjorie Taylor GreeneR-GA
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Marjorie Taylor Greene bought $1,001 - $15,000 in HD (Home Depot, Inc.) on 2025-10-24, 27 days before the introduction of HR6217 ("Revitalize Our Neighborhoods Act of 2025"), a bill that could increase demand for construction and renovation services.

2025-10-28
5 flags
John W. Hickenlooper
BUY $100,001 - $250,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Common Stock

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-10-06
1 flag
Ro Khanna
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC. CMN
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC. CMN

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-10-03
1 flag
Rohit KhannaD-CA
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC. CMN

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-10-03
1 flag
Valerie HoyleD-OR
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-09-12
1 flag
Ro Khanna
SELL $1,000 - $15,000 — PANW
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-09-12
1 flag
Jonathan Jackson
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-08-26
1 flag
Jonathan JacksonD-IL
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) [ST]
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) [ST]

Representative Jackson bought $1,001 - $15,000 in LLY on 2025-04-23, 43 days before the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025" (S1973) was introduced, which aims to expand Medicare coverage for obesity treatments.

2025-08-25
5 flags
Lisa McClainR-MI
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-08-13
1 flag
Julie JohnsonD-TX
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) [ST]

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-05-14
1 flag
Jefferson Shreve
SELL $15,001 - $50,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-05-09
1 flag
Jefferson ShreveR-IN
SELL $15,001 - $50,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) [ST]

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-05-08
1 flag
Marjorie Taylor Greene
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-05-07
1 flag
Marjorie Taylor GreeneR-GA
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-05-06
1 flag
Gilbert CisnerosD-CA
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) [ST]
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) [ST]

Gilbert Cisneros bought $1,001 - $15,000 in BA (Boeing Company) on March 31, 2025 — 1 day before HR2559, the "Taiwan Allies Fund Act," was introduced, which could impact defense contractors.

2025-04-07
5 flags
Rob BresnahanR-PA
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-02-13
1 flag
Josh Gottheimer
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-02-11
1 flag
Josh GottheimerD-NJ
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

Rep. Gottheimer made two purchases of Mastercard (MA) totaling $2,002-$30,000 on Jan 30-31, 2025 — 5-6 days before the Fair Access to Banking Act (HR987) was introduced, a bill directly regulating bank and payment network standards.

2025-02-10
5 flags
Marjorie Taylor Greene
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc (1)

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-01-28
1 flag
Marjorie Taylor GreeneR-GA
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2025-01-27
1 flag
Nancy PelosiD-CA
BUY $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Rep. Pelosi bought $250K-$500K in GOOGL, AMZN, and NVDA on Jan 14, 2025 — 23 days before HR1062 (Growing and Preserving Innovation in America Act) was introduced, a bill that would permanently lock in tax deductions for US multinationals, directly benefiting these tech giants.

2025-01-17
5 flags
James ComerR-KY
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) [ST]

Rep. Comer bought $1K-$15K in AMZN, AAPL, MSFT, and NVDA on Jan 2, 2025 — 35 days before HR1062 (Growing and Preserving Innovation in America Act) was introduced, a bill that would permanently lock in higher tax deductions for US multinationals like these companies.

2025-01-10
5 flags
Marjorie Taylor Greene
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2024-11-08
1 flag
Marjorie Taylor Mrs GreeneR-GA
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) [ST]

Rep. Greene bought $1K-$15K in PANW (Palo Alto Networks) on Nov 7, 2024 — 76 days before she introduced HR 612 (Health Care Providers Safety Act) on Jan 22, 2025. The bill's cybersecurity focus aligns with PANW's business, though the trade amount is small and the timing gap is wide.

2024-11-08
1 flag
Ro Khanna
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2024-10-08
1 flag
Rohit KhannaD-CA
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC. CMN

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2024-09-06
1 flag
Marjorie Taylor Mrs GreeneR-GA
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) [ST]

Rep. Greene bought $1K-$15K in AMZN on Sep 3, 2024 — 33 days after a $150M Social Security Administration contract was awarded to Four Points Technology for AWS Connect services, which directly benefits Amazon as the underlying cloud provider.

2024-09-04
1 flag
Rohit KhannaD-CA
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC. CMN

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2024-06-05
1 flag
Ro Khanna
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2024-04-05
1 flag
Rohit KhannaD-CA
BUY $1,001- $15,000 — PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC. CMN

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2024-04-05
1 flag
Josh GottheimerD-NJ
SELL $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2024-03-07
1 flag
Michael C. BurgessR-TX
SELL $15,001 - $50,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2024-03-07
1 flag
Ro Khanna
BUY $1,001 - $15,000 — Palo Alto Networks Inc

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2024-03-06
1 flag
Nancy PelosiD-CA
BUY $100,001 - $250,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
BUY $500,001 - $1,000,000 — Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

System: No suspicious timing patterns detected

2024-02-23
1 flag

Federal Contracts Awarded to Palo Alto Networks

10 found

OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC.: $895M Department of Veterans Affairs Contract

This $895 million Department of Veterans Affairs contract to Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group ($UNH), is bullish for the company. It represents a significant revenue stream in the healthcare technology sector, reinforced by legislative support for healthcare services.

IDEMIA NATIONAL SECURITY SOLUTIONS LLC: $12.3M Department of Justice Contract

This $12.3 million contract to IDEMIA National Security Solutions LLC for Justice Biometric Identity Service modernization is a routine award for the company, representing a small but steady revenue stream in the government security sector. While not transformative, it reinforces IDEMIA's position in biometric identity solutions for federal agencies.

MINBURN TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC: $12.5M Department of Veterans Affairs Contract

This $12.5 million contract to Minburn Technology Group, LLC for software licenses and maintenance for the Department of Veterans Affairs is a routine award for IT services in the healthcare sector. While Minburn is private, publicly traded companies like Cerner (now Oracle Health, $ORCL) and Epic Systems (private) are major players in VA's EHR ecosystem and could see indirect benefits from continued IT infrastructure support.

ECS FEDERAL, LLC: $15.8M Department of Justice Contract

ECS Federal, LLC, a subsidiary of ASGN Incorporated ($ASGN), secured a $15.8 million BPA Call from the FBI for SCOR 2 CAMEO Engineering. This contract represents a modest but consistent revenue stream for ASGN, reinforcing its position in federal IT services.

PEREGRINE DIGITAL SERVICES, LLC: $15.8M Department of Veterans Affairs Contract

This $15.8 million Department of Veterans Affairs contract for 'Resilient Improvements to Systems and Experience' was awarded to Peregrine Digital Services, LLC, a private entity. While not directly impacting a publicly traded company, it signals continued federal investment in VA infrastructure, which could benefit public sector IT service providers.

SKYWARD IT SOLUTIONS, LLC: $27.5M Department of Health and Human Services Contract

This $27.5 million contract to private entity SKYWARD IT SOLUTIONS, LLC by CMS for IT support indicates continued federal investment in healthcare technology modernization. While the direct recipient is private, the award signals ongoing demand for IT services within the healthcare sector, potentially benefiting publicly traded technology and healthcare IT providers.

CGI FEDERAL INC.: $39.9M Social Security Administration Contract

CGI Federal Inc., a subsidiary of CGI Inc. ($CGI), secured a $39.9 million contract from the Social Security Administration for critical system support. This award represents a routine, yet significant, revenue stream for CGI's government services division, reinforcing its position as a key federal IT provider.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP: $66.8M Department of Veterans Affairs Contract

Deloitte & Touche LLP, a private entity, secured a $66.8 million contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs for cybersecurity transformation. This award highlights continued federal investment in digital infrastructure for healthcare, benefiting publicly traded competitors like Accenture ($ACN) and IBM ($IBM) in the long term.

SPARKSOFT CORPORATION: $70.4M Department of Health and Human Services Contract

SPARKSOFT CORPORATION, a private entity, secured a $70.4M contract from CMS for advanced provider screening development and operations. While not directly impacting a public company, this award signals continued federal investment in healthcare IT, benefiting publicly traded competitors and technology providers in the sector.

CACI, INC. - FEDERAL: $710M General Services Administration Contract

CACI International Inc. ($CACI) has secured a significant $710 million bridge task order from the General Services Administration for CDM DEFEND Group A, representing a substantial revenue injection that will positively impact its stock performance.

Congressional Legislation Affecting Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($PANW)

HR7816 is an early-stage bill restricting warrantless commercial data acquisition by intelligence agencies. It poses marginal negative risk to third-party threat intelligence feeds, but cybersecurity companies' core revenues depend on proprietary endpoint/network telemetry, not purchased data. The bill faces a long legislative path with low passage probability in current form. Market data shows cybersecurity stocks with strong 30-day gains (CRWD +13.7%, PANW +11.0%, S +10.6%) despite a slight pullback in the last 7 days.

Reduced demand for commercial third-party threat intelligence data; Palo Alto's Unit 42 threat intelligence subscriptions may see limited headwind

HR7816

S. 4230 is an early-stage procedural authorization bill with zero dollars appropriated and only one cosponsor. It has no near-term market impact on any publicly traded company. Cybersecurity and defense contractors like $CRWD and $PANW are structurally positioned as eventual beneficiaries IF the bill advances to actual appropriations, but that legislative path requires multiple additional steps - committee markup, full chamber votes, conference, and a separate appropriations bill.

No immediate change in government cybersecurity procurement or spending. Any future contract awards would depend on separate appropriations bills and competitive acquisition processes.

S4230

HR1468 establishes a new DOJ enforcement program targeting CCP-linked IP theft and economic espionage but authorizes zero funding and remains awaiting floor action. No near-term market impact as the bill is purely enforcement-focused with no procurement or spending mandate.

HR1468

HR8110 (Cyber Ready Workforce Act) is an early-stage bill authorizing a DOL grant program for cybersecurity apprenticeships. No specific funding amount is authorized. The bill explicitly names Microsoft certifications creating a minor revenue channel for $MSFT's certification business, but with zero appropriated dollars, the near-term market impact is negligible. $FTNT could see indirect benefits from a larger trained cybersecurity workforce, but the effect is speculative given the bill's procedural status.

HR8110

HR 612 is an early-stage authorization bill with zero appropriated funding. Market impact is minimal until a separate appropriations bill passes. The bill signals Congressional intent to support healthcare security spending but creates no immediate revenue for cybersecurity or physical security companies.

Grants would reduce out-of-pocket costs for healthcare providers procuring network security and firewall solutions

HR612

HR7266, the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, reauthorizes and expands a federal grant program for cybersecurity at rural and municipal electric utilities. This directly increases the addressable market for cybersecurity vendors like $CRWD and $PANW by subsidizing purchases for previously underfunded entities. The bill has cleared subcommittee and is awaiting full committee action.

Grant funding reduces the out-of-pocket cost barrier for smaller utilities to procure enterprise-grade network security platforms, expanding total addressable market for next-gen firewall and zero-trace security providers.

HR7266

S.1875 is an early-stage procedural bill to create an interagency committee for harmonizing federal cybersecurity regulations. It contains no funding, no mandates, and no procurement directives. Near-term market impact is negligible.

S1875

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