GW Regulatory Studies Center

Join us Tues., June 9 for virtual conference, Regulatory Crosswinds: Can the US and EU Stay Aligned Amid Administrative Upheaval? Co-hosted by the Frankfurt Competence Centre for German and Global Regulation & GW Regulatory Studies Center. Register today regulatorystudies.columbian.gwu.edu/regulatory-cro…

In this issue: NCUA proposes Stablecoin Issuance Requirements Under GENIUS Act. Office of Postsecondary Education issues final rule updating Workforce Pell Grant and implementing several higher education reforms. NEW Regulators’ Budget report released! blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

Between FY2020 and FY2024, federal regulatory outlays increased by $23.9 billion or 19.7%, led by growth in Homeland Security spending. For details on spending & staffing across 77 federal depts and agencies, read our latest Regulators' Budget report regulatorystudies.columbian.gwu.edu/regulators-bud…

In this issue: Final rule amends retailer stocking requirements for stores participating in SNAP. SEC proposal would change quarterly filing requirements to semiannually for public companies. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

In this issue: ED rule restructures federal student loan programs. FAA proposes to restrict drone flights over fixed-site facilities for national security or homeland security purposes. CFPB revises small business lending data collection. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

In this issue: DOT updates procedural requirements for crafting and reviewing rules. USCIS rule codifies new immigration fee requirements. NRC issues generic environmental impact statement for licensing of new nuclear reactors. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

Previously considered largely a tool for the incoming Congress and president to overturn a departing president's midnight regulations, Congress has recently begun using the Congressional Review Act in unanticipated ways. Read more > regulatorystudies.columbian.gwu.edu/continued-evol…

In this issue: EPA proposes new NESHAP standards for oil and gas facilities. Rural Housing Service seeks to simplify insurance requirements for Multi-Family Housing Direct Loan and Grant Programs. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

When mandatory fees such as “lifestyle fees” are not included in advertised rents, they make it difficult for apartment seekers to compare the total costs of prospective apartments, according to a comment filed by visiting scholar Mary Sullivan. regulatorystudies.columbian.gwu.edu/comment-ftc-un…

In this issue: IRS rule defines qualified tips for tax deduction. FinCEN proposal would establish requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers. OCC prohibits use of reputation risk in bank examination blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

In this issue: OCC proposal seeks to harmonize state and federal standards for stablecoin issuer oversight. NHTSA final rule postpones requirement for vehicle seat belt reminder systems. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

#GWGivingDay is April 7-8 and we hope you'll support the Regulatory Studies Center. Our work brings together policymakers, academics, industry experts and students to galvanize ideas that help shape better, evidence-based regulation. give.gwu.edu/campaigns/7415…

Congrats to Prof. Steve Balla and co-authors Andrew Wan, @ZhoudanX (Zoey) Xie, Yat To Yeung, Geng Zhai! Their article in the journal Governance is being recognized as a Top Cited article for 2025 by Wiley Online Library. It's definitely worth a read! regulatorystudies.columbian.gwu.edu/notice-comment

As Brazil trims administrative agency budgets and workforces, observers wonder if cuts will threaten to undermine core regulatory activities. Read commentary by Natasha Salinas, Caio Assumpção, Lucas Thevenard, and Jeane Santos Ribeiro regulatorystudies.columbian.gwu.edu/can-regulators…

EO 14376 aims to improve housing affordability by reducing competition between home buyers & institutional investors in housing markets. However, Policy Analyst Matias Vesperoni writes the EO has limited ability to shift national affordability outcomes. regulatorystudies.columbian.gwu.edu/will-targeting…

In this issue: Final rule from SEC and CFTC clarifies which crypto assets qualify as securities. FERC updates several cybersecurity standards for critical infrastructure. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

In this issue: EPA proposes to loosen standards for ethylene oxide emissions. FDA aims to reclassify blood irradiator devices based on intended use. EOs promote better access to mortgage credit and remove barriers to home construction. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

In this issue: President issues Ratepayer Protection Pledge. EPA proposes delay for hazardous substance facility response plans. OPM proposes greater emphasis on employee performance when determining retention during workforce reductions. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

In this issue: NLRB withdraws joint employer status determination rule. NRC proposes guidelines for fusion machines. FERC approves key gas pipeline construction. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…