Justice Policy: Resources for Congressional Policymakers

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Jul 7, 2026

The Transatlantic Artificial Intelligence Calculus: U.S.–European Union and Member State AI Cooperation in an Era of Strategic Competition

This report provides a strategic framework for assessing the conditional value of artificial intelligence partnerships across different technological futures and presents options for transatlantic cooperation that advance U.S. strategic interests.

Marzia Giambertoni
Research

Jun 25, 2026

Supply Chain, Energy, and AI Nexus: Evaluating AI Energy Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

The authors identify the inventory of critical electrical equipment for artificial intelligence (AI) data center operations and the impact of supply chain vulnerabilities on the U.S. power grid’s ability to meet AI demand by 2030.

Ismael Arciniegas Rueda, Rahim Ali, Frank Andujar Lugo, Karishma V. Patel, Robin Wang
Research

Jun 24, 2026

Understanding How Impact Fees Shape Housing Development Feasibility and Local Fiscal Revenue

High impact fees contribute meaningfully to housing production costs in California. A 25-percent reduction enables hundreds of new projects in high-cost cities; increased property and sales tax revenue offsets forgone fees in four to seven years.

Lizhong Liu, Jason M. Ward
Research

Jun 24, 2026

Looking Beyond the Government’s Regulatory Toolkit: Early Findings on How Business and Civil Society Actors Can Help Manage and Mitigate Transformative Artificial Intelligence Risks and Impacts

Transformative artificial intelligence presents safety and societal risks and has prospective benefits. The authors develop a structured framework for how industry and civil society can help manage and mitigate those risks.

Beba Cibralic, Joel B. Predd, Richard S. Girven
Research

Jun 18, 2026

State-Level Impacts of Key Medicaid Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The authors developed state-level estimates of budget impact and enrollment changes through 2034 associated with key provisions of the July 2025 budget reconciliation law that affect Medicaid, the health insurance program for low-income individuals.

Preethi Rao, Lawrence Baker, Federico Girosi, Elaine Li, Rose Kerber, Christine Eibner
Research

Jun 17, 2026

Evaluation of Cohort 3 of Project imPACT: A Reentry Program in Los Angeles

This report presents findings about Project imPACT, a reentry program for adults who had been involved in the justice system that focused on holistic programs and approaches to expand access to behavioral health services and reduce recidivism.

Stephanie Brooks Holliday, Katya Migacheva, Amy Goldman, Veronica Awan, Nicole Bracy
Research

Jun 17, 2026

Insights and Tools to Improve the Applicant Experience with the Personnel Vetting and Security Clearance Process

The authors examine how applicants experience the U.S. government’s personnel vetting process, identify practical strategies for improving the vetting process experience, and develop tools to help applicants navigate the vetting process.

Stephanie J. Walsh, Sina Beaghley, Emily Higgs, Lewis Schneider
Research

Jun 17, 2026

Personnel Vetting 101 Applicant Toolkit: Frequently Asked Questions and Common Misperceptions

This annex answers FAQs about the federal personnel vetting process and addresses common misconceptions about foreign contacts, travel, and dual citizenship; drug use; mental health; police records and criminal history; finances; and relationships.

Stephanie J. Walsh, Sina Beaghley, Emily Higgs, Lewis Schneider
Research

Jun 16, 2026

Understanding Partner Preferences in the Selection of Defense Capabilities: Case Studies Exploring the Selection of Alternatives to U.S. Solutions

Through eight case studies, this report describes the factors that shape a country’s decision to acquire military capabilities and the trade-offs in cost, function, timelines for delivery, and other incentives to select suppliers and systems.

Aidan Winn, Caitlin McCulloch, Jennifer D. P. Moroney, Beth Grill, Krystyna Marcinek, Casey Mahoney, Stephanie Pezard, David E. Thaler, Paul Cormarie
Research

Jun 16, 2026

Setting Special and Incentive Pay Policy in the U.S. Military: An Analytic Framework

Special and Incentive (S&I) pays compensate military members with critical or specialized skills, who perform hazardous duties, or who are assigned to austere locations. The authors developed a framework for understanding and setting S&I pays.

Beth J. Asch, Avery Calkins, Jonas Kempf, John Marder, Daniel Schwam, Lucy Shearer
Research

Jun 11, 2026

China’s Techno-Industrial Strategy in the Xi Era: Producing Under Pressure

In this report, the authors examine how China’s techno-industrial policy has evolved under Xi Jinping into a more centralized, security-linked, and finance-driven system.

Gerard DiPippo, Jonathon Sine, Benjamin Lenain
Research

Jun 10, 2026

Mapping Disconnection Among American Youth: How Place Shapes Opportunity

The authors focus on young people (aged 18–24) who are disconnected (not in school, training, or work) and examine how disconnection rates vary across communities.

Jennie W. Wenger, Stephanie Bonds

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The Transatlantic Artificial Intelligence Calculus: U.S.–European Union and Member State AI Cooperation in an Era of Strategic Competition

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Understanding How Impact Fees Shape Housing Development Feasibility and Local Fiscal Revenue

Looking Beyond the Government’s Regulatory Toolkit: Early Findings on How Business and Civil Society Actors Can Help Manage and Mitigate Transformative Artificial Intelligence Risks and Impacts

State-Level Impacts of Key Medicaid Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Evaluation of Cohort 3 of Project imPACT: A Reentry Program in Los Angeles

Insights and Tools to Improve the Applicant Experience with the Personnel Vetting and Security Clearance Process

Personnel Vetting 101 Applicant Toolkit: Frequently Asked Questions and Common Misperceptions

Understanding Partner Preferences in the Selection of Defense Capabilities: Case Studies Exploring the Selection of Alternatives to U.S. Solutions

Setting Special and Incentive Pay Policy in the U.S. Military: An Analytic Framework

China’s Techno-Industrial Strategy in the Xi Era: Producing Under Pressure

Mapping Disconnection Among American Youth: How Place Shapes Opportunity

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The Transatlantic Artificial Intelligence Calculus: U.S.–European Union and Member State AI Cooperation in an Era of Strategic Competition

Supply Chain, Energy, and AI Nexus: Evaluating AI Energy Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

Understanding How Impact Fees Shape Housing Development Feasibility and Local Fiscal Revenue

Looking Beyond the Government’s Regulatory Toolkit: Early Findings on How Business and Civil Society Actors Can Help Manage and Mitigate Transformative Artificial Intelligence Risks and Impacts

State-Level Impacts of Key Medicaid Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Evaluation of Cohort 3 of Project imPACT: A Reentry Program in Los Angeles

Insights and Tools to Improve the Applicant Experience with the Personnel Vetting and Security Clearance Process

Personnel Vetting 101 Applicant Toolkit: Frequently Asked Questions and Common Misperceptions

Understanding Partner Preferences in the Selection of Defense Capabilities: Case Studies Exploring the Selection of Alternatives to U.S. Solutions

Setting Special and Incentive Pay Policy in the U.S. Military: An Analytic Framework

China’s Techno-Industrial Strategy in the Xi Era: Producing Under Pressure

Mapping Disconnection Among American Youth: How Place Shapes Opportunity

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