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.
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.
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
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
First 100 Days: Deregulation Through Novel Uses of Old Tools
In the first 100 days of the Trump administration, both Congress and the White House have employed standard tools to enact quick deregulatory accomplishments.
First 100 Days: Energy Emergency Orders
President Trump has sought to use emergency powers to expedite energy and grid infrastructure development
No Comment: Reducing Opportunities for Public Engagement in Rulemaking
The Trump Administration is limiting opportunities for public engagement in rulemaking