When is an Independent Agency Independent?
A new executive order may eliminate the independence of independent regulatory agencies.
All Publications
On Direct Exercises of Presidential Power
Myriad questions surround the role of Congress and the Supreme Court in checking presidential power.
Amid the Norm Smashing, Some Durability Remains
President Trump has issued dramatic deregulatory executive orders, but some normalcy remains.
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
Working paper examines CEQ's authority to issue binding National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules.
How Many Are Too Few? Analyzing the Diversity of Regulatory Options Considered in Brazilian RIAs
In Brazil, Regulatory Impact Analyses (RIAs) may often serve as a mere procedural formality, used primarily to validate pre-determined decisions.
Reviewing the Biden Administration’s Last Year with Reg Stats
A review of several notable rulemaking patterns from Biden’s last year that compares them with those of previous administrations
The Congressional Review Act and the 118th Congress
Members of the 118th Congress introduced 208 resolutions of disapproval targeting 122 unique regulations using the Congressional Review Act
Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
Public comment in response to proposed rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service