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Publications
The GW Regulatory Studies Center scholars regularly conduct applied research to understand regulatory policy and practice from a public interest perspective. Our content often takes the form of public interest comments, formal testimony, working papers, policy insights, and short commentaries analyzing the most pressing issues in regulatory policy. View the rest of our material by the different types of publications listed on this page or our research areas.
What We Publish
Journal Articles & Working Papers
Long-form publications intended for academic audiences that take a deep dive into a particular aspect of regulatory policy.
Public Comments & Testimonies
Scholarly analysis of the potential effects of particular rulemakings from federal agencies, and advice to Congress on how to improve the rulemaking process.
Commentaries & Insights
Short-form publications intended for all audiences which provide easy to access analysis of regulatory policy.
Books & Reports
Formal publications, often completed with other leading organizations and individuals, providing a thorough understanding of regulations and the rulemaking process.
Newsletters
The weekly Regulation Digest contains everything you need to know about regulatory policy today, and our monthly Center Update gives you all of the latest from our team.
For accessible charts and supporting data that you can use in your own publications or presentations, visit the Reg Stats page.
Latest Publications
Congress Reviewed: The 119th Congress's Use of the Congressional Review Act
Comparing use of the Congressional Review Act from one lookback window to the last, especially outcomes, trends, and procedural developments.
Can AI Streamline Regulation and Reduce Compliance Burdens: Event Themes
Summary of main themes from the July 2025 conference co-hosted by the Regulatory Studies Center and Norm Ai
Regulatory Functions Most Amenable to AI-Driven Process Improvement
Summary of a panel discussion at July 2025 conference co-hosted by RSC and Norm Ai
AI Regulation: Perspectives from the Business Community
Experts from the legal community discuss how AI is transforming business and the regulatory challenges that come with it
Considerations for Artificial Intelligence in Government
Speakers discussed challenges and opportunities for artificial intelligence to streamline regulatory compliance burdens and improve government outcomes
The Future is Loper Bright: Congress’s Role in the Regulatory Landscape
Professor Susan Dudley testified before the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on July 30, 2025.
Public Comment: DOE Water Conservation Standards for Commercial Clothes Washers
Public comment submitted in response to proposal by Department of Energy on water conservation standards for clothes washers
Closing the Loop: Reflections from UMD’s 2025 Tech Policy Hub Annual Event
A recent technology conference examined how the quest to translate research into policy can be complex and shaped by overlapping institutional roles.
The Supreme Court has narrowed NEPA's scope by limiting required environmental reviews to impacts within an agency’s regulatory authority