Independent Agency Rules Newly Subject to OIRA Review
Executive Order 14215 brings centralized review to agencies traditionally independent of the White House.
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
Review of DOE’s Analytic Methods for Setting Energy Conservation Standards
The Department of Energy can take steps to ensure that its standards are truly “economically justified” and serve the public interest
Comment on Enhancing Flexibility of Air Fare Price Advertising
DOT's proposed changes would make it more difficult for consumers to identify the total price of an airline ticket, resulting in higher search costs.
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.
Public comment submitted in response to a Request for Information from the Department of Energy
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.