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CEI comments on EPA’s proposed Clean Water Act Section 401 Rule

  • By: Daren Bakst
  • 02/19/2026

Dear Ms. Kasparek: On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, I appreciate this opportunity to provide comments on the proposed rule entitled “Updating the Water…

Energy and Environment

Comment

Competitive Enterprise Institute Letter Supporting OPM’s Proposed Rule on Improving Performance, Accountability, and Responsiveness in the Civil Service

  • By: Sean Higgins
  • 02/10/2026

Competitive Enterprise Institute Letter in Support of OPM proposed rule “Improving Performance, Accountability and Responsiveness in the Civil Service” On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise…

Labor and Employment

Comment

CEI comments on NHTSA’s proposed SAFE III Rule to prevent automakers from being forced to produce and sell electric vehicles.  

  • By: Marlo Lewis, Jr.
  • 02/05/2026

Dear Mr. Bayer, On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), thank you for the opportunity to submit comments on the National Highway Traffic Safety…

Transportation

Comment

The Case for Expanding Offshore Leasing to Support Affordable and Reliable Energy

  • By: Paige Lambermont
  • 01/23/2026

On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, I appreciate this opportunity to provide comments on the 11th National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The…

Energy and Environment

Comment

CEI Submits Comment to Properly Define Regulated Waters under the CWA

  • By: Daren Bakst
  • 01/05/2026

RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322Dear Ms. Jensen and Mr. Boyd: On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, I appreciate this opportunity to provide comments on…

Energy and Environment

Comment

CEI Comments on the Proposed Rescission of the Blanket 4(d) Rule

  • By: Jacob Tomasulo
  • 12/22/2025

Dear Mr. Tirpak, On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, I appreciate this opportunity to provide comments on the Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) proposed…

Energy and Environment

Comment

Supporting Clarification for Consumer Regulated Electricity: Reply Comments of Paige Lambermont

  • By: Paige Lambermont
  • 12/05/2025

Reply Comments of Paige Lambermont of the Competitive Enterprise Institute I appreciate this opportunity to provide feedback on the Secretary of Energy’s advance notice of…

Energy

Comment

Reply Comments of the Competitive Enterprise Institute in Support of Charter Communications, Inc. and Cox Communications, Inc.

  • By: Alex Reinauer, Jessica Melugin
  • 12/04/2025

The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) appreciates the opportunity to file reply comments on the application to transfer control of Cox Communications, Inc. (Cox) to Charter…

Telecommunications

Comment

How EPA’s Regional Haze Overreach Undermines State Authority and Ignores Emissions Progress

  • By: Ben Lieberman
  • 12/01/2025

I. Introduction             The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) is a policy and research organization dedicated to advancing the principles of free markets and limited government.

Energy and Environment

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Coalition Comment on EPA’s Proposed HFC Technology Transitions Reconsideration Rule

  • By: Ben Lieberman
  • 11/21/2025

Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0005: Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Reconsideration of Certain Regulatory Requirements Promulgated Under the Technology Transitions Provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act…

Energy and Environment

Comment

The Future of Deposit Insurance: Assessing Coverage Levels, Systemic Costs, and Depositor Confidence

  • By: John Berlau
  • 11/17/2025

Hearing Entitled: The Future of Deposit Insurance: Exploring the Coverage, Costs, and Depositor Confidence Dear Chairman Hill and Ranking Member Waters, On behalf of the…

Banking and Finance

Comment

CEI comments on Regulatory Reform on Artificial Intelligence

  • By: Alex Reinauer, Jessica Melugin
  • 10/27/2025

RE: Request for Information: Regulatory Reform on Artificial Intelligence Docket No.: OSTP-TECH-2025-0067 The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Office…

Tech and Telecom

Comment

Comments urging withdrawal of Chopra CFPB open banking mandate

  • By: John Berlau
  • 10/21/2025

Dear Acting Director Vought: On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, I appreciate the opportunity to submit comments on RIN 3170-AB39, CFPB’s reconsideration of issues…

Banking and Finance

Comment

CEI Comments on the FTC’s Draft Strategic Plan for FY 2026–2030: Supporting Balanced Enforcement, Evidence-Based Policymaking, and Regulatory Predictability

  • By: Alex Reinauer
  • 10/17/2025

RE: Draft FTC Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030 Docket No.: FTC-2025-0660 On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), I would like to thank the…

Business and Government

Comment

CEI comments on the Justice Department and National Economic Council’s Request for Information Regarding State Laws with Extraterritorial Economic Impacts OLP182; Docket No. DOJ-OLP-2025-0169

  • By: Alex Reinauer, Jessica Melugin
  • 09/24/2025

RE: Justice Department and National Economic Council Effort to Identify State Laws with Out-Of-State Economic Impacts OLP182; Docket No. DOJ-OLP-2025-0169 On behalf of the Competitive…

Comment

CEI Comments on EPA Proposed Rule “Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards”

  • By: Daren Bakst, Marlo Lewis, Jr.
  • 09/22/2025

Dear Mr. Stout: On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), we appreciate this opportunity to provide comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed…

Energy and Environment

Comment

CEI is in Support of the GOOD Act: Bringing Federal Guidance Out of the Shadows

  • By: Clyde Wayne Crews, Matthew Adams
  • 09/16/2025

Dear Members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, We write to you today ahead of markup of the Guidance Out of…

Business and Government

Comment

CEI’S Request for Federal Intervention on State Climate Disclosure Laws That Adversely Affect Interstate Commerce and Violate Constitutional Limits

  • By: Stone Washington
  • 09/15/2025

Request for Information on State Laws Having Significant Adverse Effects on the National Economy or Significant Adverse Effects on Interstate Commerce Dear Mr. Schilling, Thank…

Business and Government

Comment

CEI’s comment on FLRA’s Proposed AFCA Regulations: Constitutional Concerns and the Right to a Jury Trial

  • By: David S. McFadden
  • 09/08/2025

Dear Mr. Tso: The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) has proposed procedural regulations for the Administrative False Claims Act (AFCA). Implementation of the Administrative False…

Business and Government

Comment

CEI’s comment on Proposed Revisions to Section 503 Regulations and Enforcement Procedures to Align with APA and Executive Order 14173

  • By: David S. McFadden
  • 09/05/2025

Re:      Comment on Modifications to the Regulations Implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended Docket OFCCP-2025-0003 Dear Director Eschbach: On behalf…

Business and Government

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CEI’s comment on Proposed Reforms to VEVRAA Regulations and Enforcement Procedures in Light of Constitutional and Administrative Law Concerns

  • By: David S. McFadden
  • 09/05/2025

Re:    Comment on Modifications to the Regulations Implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as Amended Docket OFCCP-2025-0002 Dear Director Eschbach:…

Business and Government

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CEI’s comment in Support of Rescission of EO 11246 Regulations and Reduction of OFCCP Authority

  • By: David S. McFadden
  • 09/05/2025

Re: Comment on Rescission of Executive Order 11246 Implementing Regulations Docket OFCCP-2025-0001 Dear Director Eschbach: On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, I respectfully submit…

Business and Government

Comment

CEI Comments on the Department of Energy’s Report A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate

  • By: Dr. David Legates, Marlo Lewis, Jr.
  • 09/02/2025

Dear Mr. Loucks, On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), we respectfully submit these comments on the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) July 29, 2025,…

Energy and Environment

Comment

CEI comments on National Academies report on greenhouse gas emissions

  • By: Daren Bakst
  • 08/27/2025

Dear Ms. Staudt: On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, I appreciate this opportunity to provide comments regarding the National Academies’ fast-track study that “will…

Energy and Environment

Comment

CEI Comments on Proposed Environmental Protection Agency Rule Repealing 2024 Mercury Provisions for Coal-Fired Power Plants

  • By: Ben Lieberman
  • 08/11/2025

August 11, 2025 Environmental Protection Agency: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Notice…

Energy and Environment

Comment

CEI Comments on EPA’s Proposed Repeal of Powerplant Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards

  • By: Daren Bakst, Marlo Lewis, Jr.
  • 08/08/2025

Re: Docket No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2025–0124 Dear Ms. Thompson: On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), we respectfully submit these comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s…

Energy and Environment

Comment

CEI and PLF comment on Implementation of Clean Water Act Section 401

  • By: Daren Bakst
  • 08/06/2025

Dear Ms. Kasparek: On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute and the Pacific Legal Foundation, I appreciate this opportunity to provide comments on the Environmental…

Energy and Environment

Comment

CEI Comments on Proposed Social Media Rulemaking

  • By: Alex Reinauer
  • 07/15/2025

On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the social media rules proposed by the Attorney General’s Office:…

Tech and Telecom

Comment

In Defense of Consumer Choice: CEI Supports DOE’s Withdrawal of Overreaching Regulation on Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products

  • By: Ben Lieberman
  • 07/11/2025

Department of Energy: Energy Conservation Program: Proposed Withdrawal of Determination of Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products as a Covered Consumer Product Notice of Proposed Withdrawal of Determination:…

Energy and Environment

Comment

CEI comments on repealing DOE’s 1605(b) Regulations: Ending the Trojan Horse for Cap-and-Trade

  • By: Marlo Lewis, Jr.
  • 06/16/2025

Dear Mr. Taggert: On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), I respectfully submit these comments on the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) proposed rule to…

Deregulation

Comment

CEI comments on CFPB: Rules of Practice for Adjudication Proceedings

  • By: Stone Washington
  • 06/13/2025

Dear Director Vought:             I am grateful for the opportunity to comment on the proposed rulemaking of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau)…

Comment

CEI Comments on Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers

  • By: Alex Reinauer
  • 05/27/2025

RE: Request for Public Comment Regarding Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers Docket No.: FTC-2025-0028 On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), we submit comments to…

Antitrust

Comment

CEI Comments to Department of Justice Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force

  • By: Ben Lieberman, Daren Bakst, Paige Lambermont
  • 05/27/2025

Dear Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force Members: We appreciate this opportunity to provide comments to the task force regarding anticompetitive laws and regulations. There is often…

Energy and Environment

Comment

CEI comments on proposed regulation of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

  • By: David S. McFadden
  • 05/23/2025

Re:      Proposed regulation of the Department of Labor and Industry, “Local Government Union Requirements and Employee Protections” Dear Ms. Bernhardt: I appreciate the opportunity to…

Labor and Employment

Comment

CEI Comments on Technology Platform Censorship

  • By: Alex Reinauer, Jessica Melugin
  • 05/21/2025

RE: Request for Public Comment Regarding Technology Platform Censorship Docket No.: FTC-2025-0023 Introduction The authors of this submission would like to thank the Federal Trade…

Antitrust

Comment

CEI comments advising DOT to rescind Biden administration SAFE 1 Repeal Rule

  • By: Marlo Lewis, Jr.
  • 05/06/2025

Dear Mr. Cohen, On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), I respectfully submit these comments responsive to the Department of Transportation’s request for information…

Transportation

Comment

CEI’s Comments to the Department of Transportation on Ensuring Lawful Regulation

  • By: David S. McFadden
  • 05/01/2025

Dear Mr. Cohen: The Department of Transportation’s above-captioned request for information seeks “public comment on how best to ensure lawful regulation and to achieve meaningful…

Transportation

Comment

Competitive Enterprise Institute Letter in Support of DOT Request to Reduce Regulatory Burden

  • By: Sean Higgins
  • 05/01/2025

On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), I respectfully submit the following comments in response to the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) request for information,…

Deregulation

Comment

CEI Comments on Waters of the United States (WOTUS)

  • By: Daren Bakst
  • 04/23/2025

Dear Ms. Jensen and Mr. Boyd: I appreciate this opportunity to provide comments on the notice “Implementation of the Definition of Waters of the United…

Energy and Environment

Comment

Comment on Interim Final Rule, Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations

  • By: James Broughel
  • 03/27/2025

Dear Council on Environmental Quality: I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) interim final rule removing its National Environmental…

Energy and Environment

Comment

CEI’s comment on NEPA removal regulations

  • By: David S. McFadden
  • 03/27/2025

Re:      Docket No. CEQ–2025–0002, RIN 0331-AA10 Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations, 90 Fed. Reg. 10,610 (Feb. 25, 2025). Dear Ms. Healy:…

Energy and Environment

Comment

Comment on notice of proposed rulemaking: Employment of Workers with Disabilities

  • By: David S. McFadden
  • 01/21/2025

RE: Comment on notice of proposed rulemaking: Employment of Workers with Disabilities under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, RIN 1235–AA14 Dear Mr.

Labor and Employment

Comment

Improving Accreditation Process and Strengthening Legal Education

  • By: Devin Watkins
  • 12/16/2024

RE: Improving Accreditation Process and Strengthening Legal Education Requirements for Accredited Agents and Attorneys, 89 Fed. Reg. 82546 (Oct. 11, 2024), Docket VA-2024-OTHER-0022-0001 (to be…

Law and Litigation

Comment

Department of Energy, Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Dishwashers. Comments of the Competitive Enterprise Institute

  • By: Ben Lieberman, Devin Watkins
  • 12/09/2024

Comments of the Competitive Enterprise Institute I. SUMMARY The Notification of Proposed Confirmation of Withdrawal and Request for Comment (proposal) seeks to terminate Department…

Energy and Environment

Comment

Student Debt Relief Comment

  • By: David S. McFadden
  • 12/02/2024

Re: Student Debt Relief Based on Hardship for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, the Federal Family Education Loan Program, the Federal Perkins…

Deregulation

Comment

CEI Comments on Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers

  • By: Ben Lieberman, Marlo Lewis, Jr.
  • 09/27/2024

Department of Energy, Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers; Notification of Data Availability and Request for Comment Docket Number…

Energy and Environment

Comment

CEI’s comment on Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets

  • By: David S. McFadden, Ryan Young
  • 09/10/2024

Dear Mr. Offutt: On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, we respectfully submit these comments to the Department of Agriculture (“the Department”) on its proposed…

Antitrust

Comment

CEI Comments on CFTC Event Contracts Rule Banning Election Betting Markets

  • By: John Berlau
  • 08/08/2024

Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), I appreciate the opportunity to submit comments on RIN 3038-AF14, which concerns the types…

Banking and Finance

Comment

Request for Comment on Proposed Modifications and Exclusion Process in Section 301 Investigation

  • By: Narupat Rattanakit, Ryan Young
  • 07/08/2024

On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), we respectfully submit the following comments in response to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Modifications and…

Trade and International

Comment

Request for Comment on Proposed Statement of Policy on Bank Merger

  • By: John Berlau
  • 06/18/2024

To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), I respectfully submit the following comments in response to the Federal Deposit…

Banking and Finance

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