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 by GW Regulatory Studies Center scholars.


Photo of Senators James Lankford and Kyrsten Sinema during a hearing (links to PDF)

"Your input and expertise during the drafting of the Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2019 and SMART Act of 2019 was invaluable."

Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ)
Senator James Lankford (R-OK)
Joint statement


Public Comment on NOAA's ANPR to Amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule

The "Speed Rule" seeks to amend NOAA's rule on reducing vessel strikes affecting the North Atlantic Right Whale

Public Comment: EPA’s FY2027 Evidence Plan

EPA's FY2027 Evidence Plan outlines the agency’s priorities for evidence-building, evaluation, and organizational learning

Comment to the FTC on Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices

When mandatory fees are not included in advertised rents, they make it difficult for apartment seekers to know and compare the total costs.

Comment on Proposed Rule: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat

Public comment in response to proposed rule by the Fish and Wildlife Service on listing endangered species

Response to the Office of Science and Technology Policy’s Request for Information on Regulatory Reform on Artificial Intelligence

Comments explaining how existing Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations on medical billing may disincentivize the adoption of AI tools

Public Comment: Generic Clearance for Information Collection Using Voluntary Surveys for Studies Conducted by the Federal Trade Commission

Public comment in support of FTC data collection for furthering the Commission's consumer protection and competition missions.

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

Public Interest Comment on Laws and Regulations That Raise Barriers to Competition

Public comment in response to the DOJ Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force on laws and regulations that raise barriers to competition

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