CUNY – CFACT

Florida, New York Collegians Confront Federal Overreach

While most college students are busy preparing for finals, two CFACT Collegians took their advocacy beyond campus and straight into the federal rulemaking process—submitting formal deregulation proposals through Regulations.gov. This unique opportunity allows everyday Americans to recommend rules for repeal or reform, giving students like Sophia Sousa of the University of Florida and Skyler Perez of CUNY John Jay College a direct voice in shaping national policy. Rather than simply reacting to government decisions, these Collegians stepped up to challenge the regulatory state itself. It’s worth noting that the structure of the federal submission portal requires detailed, section-by-section responses—meaning comments of [...]

TX & NY Students Submit Comments on Energy, Minerals, & Land Transparency

Students with CFACT Collegians continue to make their voices heard in the federal rulemaking process by submitting formal public comments on policy proposals affecting energy reliability, mineral supply chains, and agricultural land ownership. Public comments give citizens an opportunity to weigh in on regulatory decisions before agencies finalize new rules, ensuring policymakers hear directly from those who will live with the consequences. Recently, three students — Nicolas Walker of Sam Houston State University, Skyler Perez of the City University of New York (CUNY John Jay College), and Silas Pearson of Liberty University — each submitted comments addressing separate federal proposals. One [...]