The George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center has issued a call for papers titled "Policymaker Responses to the Revolution in Administrative Law." This initiative invites scholarly submissions exploring how lawmakers and regulatory agencies are responding to transformative changes in administrative law driven by the Supreme Court's decisions over the last 15 years.

Key topics include how agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency have adjusted their interpretations of enabling statutes, particularly regarding "major questions." The center is also interested in how agencies have altered their adjudicative practices following the Supreme Court's constitutional scrutiny of agency adjudications in cases such as Jarkesy.

Additionally, the call seeks analysis of broader shifts in enforcement strategies by administrative agencies and the Justice Department. It also raises questions about presidential authority in managing law execution, including the role of the Senior Executive Service and the independence of decision-makers within adjudicative regimes.

The center is further probing Congress's reactions to these legal shifts, including any legislative responses to Supreme Court rulings, efforts to clarify enabling acts, and impacts on agency resource allocation.

This call for papers reflects a growing academic and policy interest in understanding the evolving landscape of administrative law and its practical implications for governance in the United States.

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