ACUS Update: Seeking Consultants for Six Projects
ACUS is seeking consultants for six projects directed towards the development of recommendations for 2026-2027.
ACUS is seeking consultants for six projects directed towards the development of recommendations for 2026-2027.
On January 14, 2025, the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) announced that it is seeking researchers to serve as consultants on five new projects directed towards the development of formal recommendations to agencies, Congress, and the President. The consultant(s) selected for each project will, among other things, prepare a report, work with a […]
December was productive month at the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS), and we have even more exciting work planned for 2025. Read on to learn about the latest news from ACUS, including the three new recommendations adopted at the Conference’s 82nd Plenary Session and how to get involved in our ongoing study of […]
Join the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) on Tuesday, November 12 (1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET), and Wednesday, November 13 (12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET), for a public forum series that will explore discrete issues associated with the accelerating integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in federal operations. Over the course of […]
It’s been a busy summer at the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS), and we have even more exciting work coming down the pipeline this fall. Read on to learn more about our recently published Model Rules of Representative Conduct, the projects coming before ACUS Committees this fall, and how to stream recordings of […]
Join the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) on Friday, September 27 (12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET), and Wednesday, October 2 (12 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. ET), for a public forum series on nationwide injunctions. During the two panel discussions, leading legal scholars will explore discrete issues related to the issuance, impact, and […]
It’s been an exciting and productive summer here at the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS). Read on to learn more about the Conference’s recent activities, including the launch of four new research projects, the adoption of four new recommendations, and our recently concluded public forum, which brought together academics and practitioners from across […]
Join the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) on Monday, June 3 (9:30am–3pm ET), for a public forum on international regulatory cooperation. U.S. and international regulators, leading academic scholars, and other experts in the field will explore the current federal framework for international regulatory cooperation, examine global perspectives, and identify remaining barriers to regulatory […]
Cherry blossoms are starting to bloom here in Washington, D.C., which can mean only one thing in the ACUS-sphere: Spring Committee season has begun! Read on to learn more about the projects that will be coming before ACUS committees this spring, when committees will convene to consider them, and how our recent website redesign has […]
Join the ACUS Team The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) is actively recruiting up to two experienced attorney advisors to join our dynamic team of administrative law practitioners. The ideal candidate must have at least five years of professional experience working in the fields of administrative law or regulation (qualifying for a Series […]
ACUS Adopts Four New Recommendations On Thursday, December 14, 2023, the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) convened its 80th Plenary Session. Following a keynote address by former OIRA Administrator Cass Sunstein on the effect of administrative burdens, or “sludge,” in federal programs, the Assembly debated, amended, and ultimately adopted four new recommendations. A […]
ACUS Publishes New Statement of Principles for Public Participation in Agency Rulemaking Since its establishment, the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) has issued dozens of recommendations designed to help agencies efficiently, equitably, and effectively provide opportunities for public input and dialogue when they issue, amend, or repeal rules. To assist agency staff in […]
ACUS Seeks Consultant Proposals for Three New Projects The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) is seeking proposals from parties interested in serving as consultants for three new projects: (1) Choice of Forum for Judicial Review of Agency Rules, (2) Using Algorithmic Tools in Regulatory Enforcement, and (3) Public Engagement in Agency Rulemaking Under […]
ACUS Assembly Adopts Four New Recommendations The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) convened in its 79th Plenary Session on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. A recording of the day’s proceedings is available online via ACUS’s YouTube page. Following a report from ACUS Chair Andrew […]
ACUS 79th Plenary Session: Save the Date & Agenda Announced The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) will convene in its 79th Plenary Session on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, the ACUS Council assembled to consider committee-approved draft recommendations and […]