Mario Loyola
Role: Contributor
Position: Senior Fellow, Competitive Enterprise Institute; Senior Research Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
Background:
Mario Loyola is a distinguished policy expert, serving as a Senior Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) and a Senior Research Fellow for Environmental Policy and Regulation at The Heritage Foundation. His work primarily focuses on regulatory reform, energy policy, and environmental law. During the Trump administration, Loyola held the position of Associate Director for Regulatory Reform at the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). In this role, he was instrumental in developing and implementing the “One Federal Decision” policy, which aimed to streamline and expedite the environmental review process for major infrastructure projects. This policy was a significant part of the administration’s broader effort to reduce bureaucratic delays and facilitate infrastructure development.
Loyola’s career includes roles as a presidential speechwriter, special assistant to the Undersecretary of Defense, and counsel for the U.S. Senate Republican Policy Committee. In addition to his government service, he is a prolific writer and has contributed to prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, National Review, and The Atlantic. Loyola also teaches environmental and administrative law at Florida International University, where he directs the Environmental Finance and Risk Management program.
Relation to Trump:
Loyola’s role as Associate Director for Regulatory Reform at the White House Council on Environmental Quality under Trump placed him at the forefront of the administration’s efforts to reform environmental regulations and expedite infrastructure projects. His work on the “One Federal Decision” policy was a key element of the administration’s strategy to reduce regulatory burdens and speed up project approvals.
Scandals or Controversies:
There are no significant scandals or controversies associated with Mario Loyola.