Worldwide: 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.

The False Claims Act enforcement landscape in 2025 saw record-breaking recoveries exceeding $6.8 billion, with healthcare fraud dominating settlements and new enforcement priorities emerging around civil rights compliance...

President Trump's June 2026 Executive Order on AI innovation and security establishes voluntary cybersecurity frameworks for federal agencies and critical infrastructure operators...

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.

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

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is seeking stakeholder input on the upcoming renewal of its Stormwater Construction General Permit, which governs discharge from construction activities across the state. With the current permit set to expire in March 2028, TCEQ is engaging stakeholders early in the drafting process to gather feedback that could significantly impact design requirements, compliance obligations, and operational costs for construction projects disturbing one or more acres of land.

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