Cato Institute Scholars Recognized Among Washingtonian’s 500 Most Influential People in Washington, DC 2026
The Cato Institute is proud to announce that two of its scholars have been named to Washingtonian magazine’s 2026 list of the “500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy” in Washington, DC. This prestigious annual list honors experts and advocates outside of government who are playing critical roles in shaping the nation’s policy conversations.
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“The recognition of our scholars speaks to the strength and relevance of their work,” said Peter Goettler, President and CEO of the Cato Institute. “Their contributions reflect a deep commitment to advancing thoughtful, freedom-centered policy ideas and demonstrate the growing influence of those ideas in shaping discussions across the country.”
The Cato scholars recognized this year:
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David J. Bier is the Director of Immigration Studies and The Selz Foundation Chair in Immigration Policy. He specializes in legal immigration, border security, and interior enforcement. His research has been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and multiple federal appellate courts, and he has testified before both the U.S. House and Senate. Bier’s work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Politico, and on national broadcast outlets including NPR and CNN. This marks his 2nd consecutive appearance on Washingtonian’s list of most influential policy experts.
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Michael F. Cannon is the Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute. His work spans a wide array of health policy issues, including Medicare, Medicaid, public health, health care regulation, private insurance, pharmaceutical policy, and international health systems. Cannon has appeared on NBC News, Fox News, PBS NewsHour, and C‑SPAN, and his commentary has been published in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Atlantic. This marks his 6th consecutive appearance on Washingtonian’s list of most influential policy experts.
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This honor reinforces Cato’s enduring commitment to advancing individual liberty through independent, evidence-based research that guides policymakers and enriches public debate.
About the Cato Institute:
The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Founded in 1977, Cato works to create a free and open society in which liberty allows every individual to pursue a life of prosperity and meaning in peace.
If you would like to speak with Cato scholars, please reach out to pr@cato.org.
Source: https://www.cato.org/news-releases/cato-institute-scholars-recognized-among-washingtonians-500-most-influential-people-2026
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