Thirty-Three Years of Executive Order 12866: Why Its Philosophy and Principles Endure
In honor of its 33rd birthday, we look at attempts to modify Executive Order 12866 over the years and the philosophy and principles that have made it so durable
Commentaries & Insights
Our Commentaries and Insights are short-form publications intended to distill long-form research and synthesize current policymaking activity into easily understood concepts.
Independent Agency Rules Newly Subject to OIRA Review
Executive Order 14215 brings centralized review to agencies traditionally independent of the White House.
The Rise and Regulation of Payment Stablecoins
The GENIUS Act establishes a federal framework governing who may issue payment stablecoins and how their reserves must be managed.
Divergence and Convergence in AI Regulation: National and International Dimensions
Summary of Joseph Dunne's presentation at the June 2026 “Regulatory Crosswinds” conference co-hosted by the GW RSC and the FCCR.
Independent Agencies Get a Second Opinion
Trump v. Slaughter may force independent agencies to provide more rigorous justifications for new rules.
OIRA released its 2026 Unified Agenda and annual Regulatory Plan, highlighting each agency's regulatory priorities for the coming year.
How Wide is the Atlantic? Convergence and Divergence in US–EU AI Governance
Summary of remarks on data governance and sovereignty at the June 2026 “Regulatory Crosswinds” conference
The Administrative Procedure Act’s simple framework ensures federal regulations are based on evidence, public input, and reasoned justification.
Regulatory Crosswinds: Transatlantic Perspectives on Administrative Reform
Summary of remarks on U.S. deregulation, regulatory measurement, and German administrative reform at the June 2026 “Regulatory Crosswinds” conference
AI and Workforce Readiness: Reflections from the SCSP AI+Education Summit
National leaders build a strategy for U.S. leadership in AI for education and to identify the essentials for a globally competitive, AI-ready workforce