Research Your Idea - GOVT105 - American National Government- Chiano

Support Your Bill

1. Find Your Advocacy Group

Save time on research by finding the existing association working toward enacting or opposing your legislative issue. Its site should provide you with data, statistics and rationale for the bill.
Recommended Google search: topic area + advocacy/opposition + association

ex. marijuana advocacy association or marijuana opposition association

2. Research Previous Legislation

HeinOnline

Content: Legal journals, government documents, foreign and international law materials, legal classics, and world trials.
CQ Researcher

Content: Focuses on government and policy reports that solidify the topics in a cultural context.

CBO Cost Estimate
This document explains how the CBO prepares cost estimates for legislative action
Congressional Budget Office
Since 1975, CBO has produced independent analyses of budgetary and economic issues to support the Congressional budget process. Each year, the agency’s economists and budget analysts produce dozens of reports and hundreds of cost estimates for proposed legislation.
CQ Roll Call
CQ Roll Call provides essential intelligence and grassroots advocacy resources to take action.
National Journal
National Journal Group is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington.