STRATEGY

State Armor

Advancing legislation that strengthened Tennessee's protections against foreign influence in state procurement and critical infrastructure.

OVERVIEW

From strategy to statute.

Working alongside Honeycutt Strategies, Pioneer Spirit supported the legislative strategy, stakeholder coordination, and public affairs communications behind the Tennessee Procurement Protection Act, helping move the legislation from advocacy to enactment.

Official document from the State of Tennessee with the state seal at the top, titled 'Public Chapter No. 768,' about an act to amend Tennessee Code related to procurement protection, signed by Governor Bill Lee, dated April 21, 2026.

TENNESSEE PROCUREMENT PROTECTION ACT

OUR APPROACH

Legislative Strategy

Supporting legislative planning and policy positioning throughout the General Assembly.

Stakeholder Coordination

Aligning communications and advocacy efforts among policymakers and coalition partners.

Public Affairs

Supporting public-facing messaging surrounding the legislation and its objectives.

RESULT

Securing Public Procurement.

The Tennessee Procurement Protection Act established new safeguards restricting public procurement of information and communications technology from foreign adversary companies, strengthening protections for state agencies and political subdivisions.