United States: Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

The Department of Defense has proposed sweeping new rules that would extend foreign ownership screening requirements beyond classified contractors to the entire defense supply chain. Under this framework, contractors and subcontractors holding DoD contracts valued above $5 million would face mandatory disclosure and mitigation obligations, fundamentally reshaping how the Pentagon manages national security risks across its industrial base.

Our Legislative & Public Policy team is pleased to provide the June 2026 edition of Capital Snapshot, which includes a monthly summary of the issues, events, and timelines driving federal policy and political decisions. This month’s edition of the Capital Snapshot contains a review of the landscape of the 119th Congress, including upcoming congressional schedules and key dates, and recently announced retirements, resignations, vacancies, and special elections

The Trump Administration has invoked the Defense Production Act to reshape U.S. energy infrastructure investment, creating a new landscape of government contracting opportunities.

As federal funding through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates unprecedented growth opportunities, finance leaders face critical decisions about contract structures, revenue recognition, and tax optimization. Organizations must navigate complex commercial models involving prime contractors, milestone-based billing, and multi-year federal programs while maintaining reporting stability and capturing available tax benefits.

Explore the latest developments in government contracting through expert discussions on bid protests, cybersecurity compliance, artificial intelligence regulation, and strategic workforce management. Industry leaders share practical insights on navigating complex procurement rules, managing contractor relationships, and adapting to evolving federal acquisition landscapes.

Government contractors face mounting legal challenges as plaintiffs leverage decades-old state wiretap laws to target modern website technologies like cookies and analytics tools. With thousands of data privacy cases flooding federal courts and novel legal theories emerging around routine online business practices, contractors must understand their exposure under laws like California's CIPA and Florida's FSCA.

Maryland's new Housing Certainty Act fundamentally changes how residential development projects are approved and protected, establishing vested rights for developers and delaying fee collection until construction completion.

Federal AI governance is evolving through enforcement actions, procurement standards, and state legislation while Congress debates comprehensive frameworks.

The U.S. government has fundamentally transformed Section 232 tariff calculations for steel, aluminum, and derivative products, abandoning the complex content-based methodology...