Markwayne Mullin’s DHS throws out Noem’s controversial contract bidding process 

Published April 2, 2026 10:52am ET



Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin revoked on Wednesday a policy enacted by former Secretary Kristi Noem, which required her personal sign-off on large government contracts.

The development comes after Mullin pledged to rescind the policy during his Senate confirmation hearing earlier this month, calling it “micromanaging” and “unrealistic.” With his latest action, the secretary will no longer personally review and approve contracts over $100,000, as Noem had done.

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